Dash & Dot LEsson resources:
- Curriculum Database (MakeWonder.com)
- Suggested Sequence of Coding Lessons (MakeWonder.com)
- Pinterest: Teacher Projects with Dash & Dot
- Wonder Magazine
- Facebook: Wonder Workshop
- @WonderWorkshop on Twitter
- Teach Wonder YouTube Playlist
- The Digital Scoop Blog
- Sample Scope & Sequence of Activities
- Blockly Puzzle Challenges: Dash
Tips & Tricks:
Preparation:
Working in Groups of 4:
Trade roles often, so all get a turn with the iPad and the robot.
Blockly App:
- Label each Dash and Dot with a different name. Could use names of famous computer scientists.
- Help Center (MakeWonder.com)
- User Guide
- Once charged, Dash moves around for 60-90 minutes and Dot goes for several hours.
- An alert will appear in app when robots are at 10% charge.
- Do not leave unattended while charging.
- 60-90 minutes to fully charge
Working in Groups of 4:
- Programmer - Holds the ipad
- Robot manager - Presses the top button and moves Dash when necessary
- Writer - Holds the worksheet
- Thinker/Encourager - Thinks about the next steps and encourages the group
Trade roles often, so all get a turn with the iPad and the robot.
Blockly App:
- Make this gesture to skip Driving School: