Physical Tools
Technical Tools for the 21st Century Classroom
These are tools that I have used in the classroom or had an opportunity to play with and they are awesome! Be warned, although most of these tools cost less than $100AUD they will quickly exhaust your personal, technology or classroom budget!
These are tools that I have used in the classroom or had an opportunity to play with and they are awesome! Be warned, although most of these tools cost less than $100AUD they will quickly exhaust your personal, technology or classroom budget!
Electronics
littleBits
Recommended for Prep and up. "We built littleBits to break down the barriers between the products we consume and the things we make, to make everyone into an inventor." MaKey MaKey
Early years and up (Not as simple to use as the littleBits). "MaKey MaKey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It's a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything inbetween." |
Robots
Weaver Robot
Recommended for Prep and up. "Weaver is the social robot that is designed to engage children in computer science, technologies and robotics. With an array of sensors and a user-friendly interface any child can engage Weaver to complete a string of challenging entertaining activities that foster logical thinking. " Sphero 2.0
Recommended for Prep and up. "Sphero is an interactive and engaging robot that brings programming off the computer and into real life." |