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Dot and Dash Robots

Dot and Dash Robots are robot toys that can be programmed using iOS and android devices and free downloadable apps. Students unleash their creativity and experiment with programming as they design a set of behaviours for their robot including the ability to navigate objects, respond to voice, dance, move, and sing. Dot and Dash Robots are available for purchase and are supported by a range of online teacher resources. Tickle is a useful app for iOS devices to program Dot and Dash Robots.

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Year band(s) 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Content type Tools for learning
Format Web page
Core and overarching concepts Digital systems, Computational thinking, Algorithms
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s)
AC9TDI2K01   

Identify and explore digital systems and their components for a purpose

AC9TDI2P01   

Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems

AC9TDI2P02   

Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)

AC9TDI4P01   

Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories

AC9TDI4P02   

Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration

AC9TDI4P04   

Implement simple algorithms as visual programs involving control structures and input

AC9TDI6P02   

Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration
Technologies & Programming Language​s Robotics and drones
Keywords Computer programming, Software, Algorithms, Educational toys, Robots, Tickle
Organisation

Wonder Workshop
Copyright

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