Primary Computing Rocks! Really enjoying creating circuits with my Year 6 class using Redfern's Crumble micro-controller... today we managed to use a distance sensor to control LEDs, servos and motors, ready to start building robots next week! https://youtu.be/Xw9lTCdow4E
I have received a copy of micro:bit in Wonderland by Tech Age Kids (Tracy Gardner and Elbrie de Kock). It is beautifully illustrated using original images and quotes from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and is packed full of projects related to the story, to be created using BBC's micro:bit. This book is admittedly my first... Continue Reading →
I had the pleasure of receiving Phil Bagge's new book: Crumble Creations this week and it is goooooood! Having recently purchased Redfern Electronic's Crumble micro controllers for my current school and introduced physical computing, I can totally recommend this book as the perfect starting place. It's packed with detailed explanation and introduction to the crumble... Continue Reading →
I've started writing product reviews for the amazing 'Tech Age Kids'. These could come in handy for parents, especially in the run up to Christmas! Take a look: Dough Universe Review - Movement, Sound and Light Kits from Tech Will Save Us
I’m teaching my year 6 class physical computing with a brand new set of crumble micro controller (Redfern electronics). We’ve also bought for each crumble set: 2 motors, 1 servo, 2 LEDs, a switch and a distance sensor. The class are currently in the process of playing, exploring and planning (I like to sometimes try... Continue Reading →
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