Robotics Workshops with Bee-bots and Blue-bots

Bee-bots and Blue-bots for Beginners Half-day workshop is suitable for Pre-school and Early Stage 1 students:

Bee-bots

Bee-bots are button robots which move in 15cm intervals.
They can move Forward and Backward, and turn 90 degrees left and right.
The Bee-bot can also Pause for 3 seconds.

During our workshops, participants learn how to use the robot's buttons, and how to sequence and code to make the robot move along a predefined path.
We have a set of floor mats and activity cards for the Bee-bots.

Mats and Activity Cards


Blue-bots

Blue-bots are also button robots which move in 15cm intervals, however, they also have Bluetooth capability.
They can move Forward and Backward, and turn 90 degrees left and right.
The Blue-bot can also Pause for 3 seconds.

The Blue-bot App connects to the Blue-bot and allows additional features - See below.

During our workshops, participants learn how to use the robot's buttons, and how to sequence and code to make the robot move along a predefined path.
We have a set of floor mats and activity cards for the Blue-bots.

Participants also learn how to connect to the Blue-bot App and how to use it's features.

Mats and Activity Cards
Blue-bot App
Workshop Plan


Blue-bot App

The Blue-bot App is available for iPads from the App Store. Simply Search Blue-bot.

Blue-bot is compatible with iPad3 and later.
The app enables you to write an algorithm, send it and then Blue-Bot will follow your instructions.
Use explore mode to develop algorithms, and Challenge mode to add complexity into the algorithm.
You can also record a command and assign it to a button on Blue-Bot.

Pairing: Blue-Bot DOES NOT need to be manually paired with an iPad. If bluetooth is enabled on the iPad and a Blue-Bot is switched on and available, the app will connect automatically.


Blue-bot and Bee-bot Mats

WSC has several mats which have been developed by our staff for use with Bee-bots and Blue-bots.
A clear plastic mat with 4 x 6 (24) pockets is used and can be purchased online. Our supplier, who provides our clients with a discount, is Education Technology Specialists.
Our 14.5cm x 14.5cm cards fit inside the pockets. We currently have cards covering the following themes:

 

Mat Activity Cards

There is a set of Activity Card to go with each of our mats.
We also have Activity Card sets for the two commercial mats - Treasure Island and Farmyard.
The Activity Cards are in Microsoft Word documents, and when printed in colour, double sided, can be cut and laminated for use.

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