Review: Makey Makey

Robot Basics: Both Heather and Sharon describe this well, check their posts here and here. But if you missed it - Makey Makey is a tool that turns everyday objects into a computer controller. Age Range? My program was for grades 4 and up. How Did We Acquire it? Through the ILEAD grant funds, and …

Review: Sphero

Robot Basics: What is it? Sphero is a sturdy, buoyant, waterproof, hard shelled ball that changes color and responds to commands via a handheld device - a smartphone or a tablet. At the most basic, Sphero can be used as a game controller for a number of downloaded games. But there are more complex functions …

Review: Bee-bot

Robot Basics: What is it? A simple robot that teaches coding and sequences for children as young as 3 What's in the Box?  the Bee-bot and a charging cord.We also ordered the sequential cards. How Much?   the website says $89.95 according to the website. The cards were another $24.95 Age Range?  Ages 3 and up …