This document provides an introduction to emerging technologies and digital tools for education, including coding, robotics, and virtual reality resources. It outlines apps and programs for teaching coding at different grade levels, such as Kodable, Lightbot Jr, and Scratch Jr for younger students, and Scratch and Code.org for older students. It also lists robotic tools like Bee-Bots, Edison Robots, Sphero balls, and Lego Mindstorms kits. Contact details are provided for professional learning opportunities in these areas through organizations like Scitech and Standout Education.

1. Coding, Robotics and Other
Emerging Technologies
A brief introduction to a range of digital tools
and gadgets

2. WA Curriculum
Technologies
goo.gl/7bu0CP

3. Games
Osmo system

4. https://goo.gl/ZLFzq5
Osmo
Download Apps free from the App
Store ….
Playosmo.com $119.96

5. Tangram NumbersNewton

6. Coding Resources and
Gadgets
A brief introduction to a range of
digital tools and gadgets

7. BeeBot (PP – Year 1)
� Easy to operate - forward, back, left and right
� Stops, beeps and blinks after each move
� Remembers up to 40 commands -
encourages sophisticated plans and programs
A great introductory tool for teaching
sequencing, estimation and problem
solving.
http://www.edex.com.au/bee-bot-rechargeable.html

8. BeeBot (PP – Year 1)
http://www.bee-bot.us
BeeBots - $89.95
Class bundle - $499.95 (inc. 4 BeeBots, 2
card mats, command cards and 4 ‘Bee-
signer’ jackets).

9. Kodable (Year 1-2)
� App and web-based tool
� Classroom account with set tasks
� Encourage 20 mins a week
http://www.kodable.com

10. Lightbot Jr (PP – Year 3)
� Ages 4-8 recommended
� Apple and Android App
� Introduces complex principles of
programming in a fun environment
Demo Puzzle
https://lightbot.com/hocflash.html

11. Scratch Jr (PP – Year 3)
� Easy to use app (Apple and
Android)
� Students can program interactive stories
and games
� Learn problem solving, design projects
and work creatively
http://www.scratchjr.org

12. Robozzle (Year 3 - 5)
� Introduction to robotics programming
� Web (needs Silverlight) and app
based program
App Store
http://www.robozzle.com

13. Cargo-Bot (Year 4 - 5)
� Teach a robot to move crates - programming
� Record and share the solutions you created
� Created by Codea
� App based program
App Store

14. Scratch (Year 5 -6 )
� Create a classroom
� Drop and drag
� Encourages collaborative working
http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/
https://scratch.mit.edu/

15. CODEhttps://studio.code.org/
https://code.org/learn
Code.org

16. BLOCKLY
https://blockly-games.appspot.com/

17. Computer Science Club (Yr4-
9)
� Free and available online
� Targeted at ages 9-14
� Uses Scratch - web based program
� Create a class or club
http://www.cs-first.com

18. THE FOOS http://thefoos.com/
Pre-Pimary to Grade 1

19. Code Combat
https://codecombat.com/
Code Combat Years 4 -12
Code Combat is a platform for students to learn
programming all while playing a game with their
classmates- learn Python and Java Script

20. Tynker
http://www.tynker.com

21. Snappy- Apple Pie
http://goo.gl/G5SIUE
Create Your Own App

22. Robotics

23. Edison Robots
� Well priced robots
� Fully programmable
� Lego compatible
� Scitech offer training
Education bulk purchase packs available.
http://meetedison.com/

24. Sphero 2.0 and SPRK
� App enabled robotic ball
� Ultra bright LED lights – full range of colours
� Pair with a bluetooth enabled device
http://www.sphero.com/

25. Scratch- Featured Projects
https://scratch.mit.edu/

26. Ollie
� App enabled driving
� Tough polycarbonate shell
� Water and shockproof
� Simple Ollie app - minimal coding
� http://www.sphero.com/ollie
iTunes Store: https://goo.gl/PWiR01

27. Lego Mindstorm EV3
� Build the robot, then program it
� App or PC/Mac compatible
� Excellent support from Lego
www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/?domainredir=mindstorms.lego.com

28. HourofCode
https://hourofcode.com/au

29. Makerspaces in Perth
The Artifactory
http://artifactory.org.au/
This was Perth’s first “hackerspace.” It’s got a very industrial flavour to it and
blends design, technology, the arts, and broad-spectrum tinkering.
Enkel Labs
https://www.enkel.co/spaces/
Enkel is a collective of innovators. Their focus is centrally on exploration of new
possibilities, and they span some pretty broad ideas. The Vic Park space is a 12
month project, with negotiations under way for a permanent space in Fremantle.
Computational thinking kits for really young kids: http://www.primotoys.com/

30. Virtual Reality
http://goo.gl/8vPeJs
Google Paperboard Mobile
Phone 3D Glasses Virtual
Reality for iPhone
Samsung Google Nexus 6
http://goo.gl/PIu32q
Samsung Gear VR

31. RESOURCES - Create Projects
https://www.wevolver.com/home/

32. FURTHER CONTACTS
Standout Education
Steve Payne
Office 365, Robotics, Coding
steven@standouteducation.com.au
Mobile: 0407 771 437
Scitech
Steve Grant and Helen Oke
Professional Learning Coordinators
Steve Grant
Steve.Grant@scitech.org.au
Helen Oke
Helen.Oke@scitech.org.au
(08) 9215 0737
Digital Learning Team
Peter Carey
carey.peter@cathednet.wa.edu.au
Gabrielle Trinca
trinca.gabrielle@cathednet.wa.edu.au