What is Tynker?

Tynker is a visual programming language that uses blocks with commands to code. To help you get used to coding, once you login, start doing some coding with any of the following programs to get the hang of it before starting any of the Drone Challenges.

Starting the Drone Challenges included on this webpage

For each of the challenges under the Tynker Challenges Link in the menu, you'll need to sign into Tynker first then go to my webpage - open the Challenge, then click on Remix Button. Next go up to File in the menu and click on Save As - call it Challenge 1 - Tutorial.

If you're unsure how to complete the code, you might want to do some more practicing with the Getting Started with Coding Lessons.

Setting up your Tynker Classroom

Here is the QuickStart Teacher Guide for Tynker. You'll setup your class in Tynker and also make a Google Classroom. Make your Google Classroom 1st, then add the Tynker class. When you set up a new Tynker class, it asks to link to a Google Classroom - so that's why you need to set up the Google Classroom 1st.

Here's how to add the Challenges to your Tynker account (and synced to your Google Classroom):

1. Sign into your Tynker account 1st

2. Go to my webpage - open the Challenge (start with How Far will it Fly), then click on Remix Button.

3. Next go up to File in the menu and click on Save As - call it Challenge 1 - your name(s).

4. Go to your projects area in your Tynker account.

5. Click on Assign - then choose your class you want to use that Challenge.

6. The challenge then will be available for your students in both their Tynker and Google Classroom

7. Repeat with the next Challenge