Ozobot
Ozobot Bit
OzoBot Bits are tiny robots that can follow a line and special colour codes either on paper or on a tablet screen. The robots can also be programmed using the Blockly drag-and-drop graphical programming language. There's no assembly required so the focus here is on coding and playing with the robots.
Follows a path with colour codes
No bluetooth connection
Can be used with OzoBlockly (challenges or creation)
Discontinued
Ozobot Evo
Ozobot Evo is a smart-and-social robot that encourages creative thinking and social interaction in ages 8 and up. The app-empowered Evo unlocks access to a creative community, allowing gamers and learners alike to connect, explore, collaborate and share.
Follows a path with colour codes
Bluetooth connection
Has more sensors which means it can interact with the environment
Makes sounds
Can be used with OzoBlockly (challenges or creation) and Evo app
Since 2016
Targeted audience: Elementary cycle 2, cycle 3
Material: Paper, Markers (necessary: black, red, green, blue), Colour code, Tablet or computer, Ozobot Bit or Evo, Ozoblockly app or site
Instructions
Preparation
Pair up.
Take an Ozobot Bit or Evo
Use the calibration circle paper to follow the instructions to calibrate your Ozobot.
If calibration is successful, continue to challenges.
Challenge 1
Analyze the colour code sheet.
Use markers (black, blue, red and green) and a large piece of paper.
Trace lines and experiment with the different colours.
Discuss what you discovered and how you solved issues.
Use these challenges to explore further.
Make connections with the real world by discussing sensors, clear instructions, coding language, grammar connection, palindromes (codes are read differently depending on which side they are read), etc.
Challenge 2
Open the https://ozobot.com/create/ozoblockly site or go on the Evo by Ozobot App .
Select your bot (Bit or Evo) at the top left.
Explore the interface with the different modes, categories and tools.
Open Examples and select Square Walk. Try to understand the blocks.
Calibrate with the Flash loading tool at the bottom left. When the Ozobot flashes green, it's calibrated.
Load Bit onto the Ozobot by placing it on the Ozobot image on the right and click on Load Bit. It will flash colours until it is complete.
Put your Ozobot on a table and observe its behaviour.
Explore other Challenges.
Challenge 3
Open the https://ozobot.com/create/ozoblockly site or go on the Evo by Ozobot App.
Open the Edit Blocks Tab and select the level.
Select your bot (Bit or Evo) at the top left.
Use the Help section if needed.
Create your own program.
Upload it to your Ozobot and test it out.
Save and share your program.
Create other programs.
Resources:
Ideas for the ESL Classroom
Partners challenge each other to complete different paths.
Reenact a story by illustrating its important events and coding the path and actions of the Ozobot. Example
Draw a map of buildings and streets of a city. The Ozobot goes around town to run errands. Example
Model the solar system and move the Ozobot according to a description of the characteristics of each planet.
Model and animal habitat and move the Ozobot according to the actions in its diary.