Programming: teaching a computer or electronic device to behave in a certain way. You do this through a special language called Coding.
Sequencing: doing something in a particular order, similar to a recipe. In Coding, a sequence is essential for success.
Fast 5: Great things about Dash
Using Dash is REALLY FUN to use and is great for all ages.
Dash connects to devices through a Bluetooth connection.
We have 14 Dash robots - more than many schools! Most of them are all named after teachers, but 3 of them were named by students in a contest a few years ago.
Dash uses BLOCKLY, a coding language designed for student use, to play.
Dash can use many different apps to work, but we'll only be focusing only on WONDER. It is a cloud-based app, so you can use Google Chrome for this.
Partner up! Use ONE Chromebook, only.
Click DASH ⬆️
Click STUDENT
Bluetooth is a wireless connection that has a range of about 30 feet. With Dash, we use this connection to send our code from our computers to the robot. This is an example of programming.
All Bluetooth devices require both devices to be powered on for them to function. The first time you connect to a new device, the process is called pairing.
I can connect to Dash with my computer and Bluetooth.
With a partner, I can modify and add to code to have our Dash robot perform a challenge.
Success Criteria
Last week, you had a simple task: make a square/rectangle in Blockly and add a sassy dance move at the end of the code.
Today...
Once again, I will only be giving you minimal code to start with. In fact, with todays activity, you get to pick every single piece of code except for one, a repeat block - which must be included in your algorithm.
You will be working with a partner instead of a 4 person group. Groups of 3 are OK in some cases.
What will YOUR Dash do?
A parameter is a limitation to guide you though steps to complete something easier. To succeed at this challenge, you and your table have to code Dash to:
Use the included repeat block in some way. A repeat block allows you to repeat 1 or more blocks of code by inserting them in the "mouth" of the repeat block.
Do a 360 degree spin at some point. A 360 degree turn means turning around in a full circle. You can accomplish this by having Dash turn around 4 times in the same direction but there are some shortcuts to this...
Use at least 7 unique blocks of code. For example, using "turn right" or "turn right" 100 times still only counts as one unique block. Each of the six blocks must be a different action. The required repeat block counts as one of these!
Have fun, take chances, and embrace each others creativity! Just like the last Dash coding challenge, show your finished code and Dash to Mr. Adams to finish!
