Who is using this kit? 

Digital Dundee Learning Box Ten contains five items which can support learning:

• 4 x Simon Says Kits

• 1 x Bit Bot

• 4 x Simon Says Kits

• 1 x Makey Makey Kit

•  7 x micro:bit and battery packs (batteries included but are kindly requested to be replaced by the school if they run out during loan)

• 1 x Giggle bot

This box is designed to develop learner understanding of computing science and creative problem solving  through the use of programmable devices which learners can design in order to complete simple algorithms which also support learning within STEM. These robust devices are especially beneficial in primary settings from P3 onwards. 

An iPad is required to use this kit (not provided). 

Suggested Technologies Curricular Links

• I understand the instructions  of a visual programming language and can predict the outcome  of a program written using  the language. TCH 1-14a

• I understand how computers process information. TCH 1-14b

•  I can demonstrate a range  of basic problem solving skills  by building simple programs  to carry out a given task, using  an appropriate language. TCH 1-15a

• I understand the operation  of a process and its outcome.  I can structure related items  of information. TCH 2-13a

• I can explain core programming language concepts in appropriate technical language. TCH 2-14a 

• I can create, develop and evaluate computing solutions in response  to a design challenge TCH 2-15a

• I can select appropriate development tools to design, build, evaluate and refine computing solutions based on requirements TCH 3-15a 

• I can informally compare algorithms for correctness and efficiency TCH 4-13b

• I can select appropriate development tools to design, build, evaluate and refine computing solutions to process and present information whilst making reasoned arguments to justify my decisions. TCH 4-15

Useful Links

• micro:bit Support Site

• Webinars and Code Alongs for micro:bit 

• Teacher support for micro:bit

• Dundeeschools Digital Hub - micro:bit support section (internal users only)

• DigiLearnScot micro:bit support section (national users)

• https://makeymakey.com/