Ozobot
Ozobots use sensors to follow tracks which can be hand drawn or constructed using apps. The OzoBlockly app is a visual programming language for the robots. Ozobots come with sample tracks and the STREAM program available on the website contains lesson plans.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P01
Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4P01
Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories
AC9TDI4P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI4P04
Implement simple algorithms as visual programs involving control structures and input
AC9TDI6P01
Define problems with given or co developed design criteria and by creating user stories
AC9TDI6P02
Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI6P05
Implement algorithms as visual programs involving control structures, variables and input |
| Keywords | Visual programming, Programming, Robots, Robotics, Sensors, Computational thinking, Colour sensitivity, STEM, STEAM |
| Organisation | Evollve, Inc |
| Copyright | 2015 Ozobot and Evollve, Inc.. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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