Free online resources
For Coding and Robotics
For Coding and Robotics
Here are some useful sites on the web. Mainly for CODING
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Microsoft MakeCode arcade
This is a great free tool but does require a fairly mature level of linguistic skill. Plenty of free tutorials and cool games to create! Quote from their site: "Develop your programming skills by quickly creating and modding retro arcade games with Blocks and JavaScript in the MakeCode editor." |
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Code.org
Anything ".org" is a non-profit organisation, so that's a good start! It's a site where you can learn to code for free. Quote from their site: "Give flight to imagination and birth to innovation. Start with an Hour of Code and your own brand of creativity, whatever it may be" |
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This one will cost a few dollars but it is quite amazing. It will literally make any fan of Minecraft or Roblox salivate, as they create your own mods and games, with drag and dropping block coding, which then can be shared and played with others on-line. More suited to home learning than in the classroom, unless kids acquire their own licence. They also need Minecraft.
"An online platform for kids to learn to code. Become a digital creator. Make your own Minecraft mods and Roblox games." |
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Cubelets are magnetic modular robotic blocks that suitable for the novice to expert! You can code your creations using their free app, Cubelets Console.
"Cubelets Blockly has been replaced by Cubelets Console – a free web app designed to help you do more with Cubelets. While the interface looks a little different, the content of the Cubelets Blockly tutorials still applies" |
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Scratch
Scratch is a great tool to learn block coding. It used to require installing a program, now it can all be done on-line. It is a fantastic tool for introducing and developing coding skills. AND the new Lego Spike kits use Scratch!!! Create stories, games, and animations Share with others around the world |
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Scratch Jnr www.scratchjr.org/is a fantastic tool for young children to learn coding (on tablets only)
"With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games." |
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I think I have done a good job at showing you everything you need to know about Dash. I cover all the available apps and give you suggested ideas on how utilise them here; including Dash Class Connect which allows you to code Dash robots on-screen without the need of physical robots!
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New to mindstorms? This site will train you with everything you need to know about programming Lego Mindstorms Robots.
"I’m Anton and I love robots. That’s why I started Anton’s MINDSTORMS. On this website, I want to share the love. With my creations, I try to go beyond the basics and I want to share everything that I learn. Since I started more people have joined on and off to create tutorials and help out with hacks" |
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Here is a link to EVERYTHING you need to know about Lego Spike Prime!
"LEGO® Education Solutions provide the engaging, hands-on experiences students need to explore core STEM concepts and link them to real-life phenomenon. LEGO® bricks, programming tools, and supporting lesson plans for teachers ignite students natural curiosity, helping them develop essential communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking-skills in a fun and exciting way. Tactile, flexible solutions grow with students as they problem-solve and discover how science, technology, engineering, and math affect their everyday life." |
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Codemoji's computer science curriculum for schools allows 1st-8th grade students to learn the basics of web development and coding, including HTML, CSS, and Javascript, in a fun and easy way, allowing them to create their own websites, animations and much more with our unique and adaptable learning platform.
There is a 14-day free trial then it costs to continue. |
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Tynker is one of the best coding sites for kids, but it costs money. Not a heck of a lot, really, if you are serious about coding. It's also a good one to recommend to parents if they want to pay for it! But if I was a classroom teacher, I'd pay for a subscription.
"Everything your child needs to learn computer programming the fun way!" |
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The "Educational App store" has listed some good apps, here. Most are free and some are already mentioned on this page! "Teaching everything from simple commands to complex programs, our favorite coding apps for kids come in a range of formats designed for different ages and abilities." |
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"Here is a link for serious coders. I mean serious.
It shows the top 10 coding sites of 2020. Not for the faint-hearted! "This updated 2021 list features 10 websites that offer the best coding challenges and resources to help new and intermediate developers improve their skills, prepare for interviews, and progress in their careers." |
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