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Codey Rocky by MakeBlock: (free & compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA"))
Here is the link to see what the Codey Rocky codable robot is all about: https://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/codey-rocky
Even though Codey Rocky can be coded using our iPads, we will be using the online/web-based version of a program called mBlock. (https://ide.mblock.cc/) this app can be used with or without a user account. We will be using it without an account during class, but...
Much like the studios on Code.org or Scratch Coding, mBlock can be used without any robots to design and code web-based games and apps.
In class, we will be using the app primarily for coding the Codey Rocky robot, so I do not plan on having students create user accounts. If you want to create accounts for your child to use beyond the classes, again, it is free.
Before creating any accounts, however...
FYI: excerpt from Wikipedia site:
"Makeblock is a private Chinese technology company with headquarters in Shenzhen, China... for the purpose of providing educational tools for learning. This includes programming, engineering and mathematics through the use of robotics. Makeblock's products are sold in more than 140 countries and have over 10 million users in 20,000 schools worldwide. Roughly 70 percent of Makeblock's sales occur outside of China, with the United States being the largest market."
Their United States location is: 16035 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA 91706 United States
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