[CASL-L] Coding toy advice

[Jenny Lussier]

Yes! Thank you for adding that one too Carrie!

Jenny

On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Carrie Seiden <
cseiden at northbranfordschools.org> wrote:

> Hello Elaine,
>
> Before making a purchase, I would look into the Finch loan program
> http://www.finchrobot.com/finch-robot-loan-program We heard about the
> program thanks to a Jenny Lussier CASL listserv post. They were a huge hit
> with our students!
>
> ****
> *When can I apply for the loan program?*
>
> *The application for the 2017-2018 school year is open until May 7th,
> 2017. *
> *How long can I borrow the Finch robots?*
>
> *Our standard loan is for 2 months. With travel time this generally means
> about 6 weeks of classroom time with the Finches. We do make exceptions for
> organizations that are planning on using the robots across multiple
> classrooms, teachers, or schools, and thus require more time with the
> Finches.*
> *How many Finch robots can I borrow?*
>
> *We request that you use the Finches in pair programming, which means that
> each Finch robot is shared by 2 students.  You should request Finches for
> half the size of the largest class with which you will use the Finch
> robots. For example, if you have a class of 20 students you should request
> 10 Finches.*
>
> On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Elaine Shapiro <elaine.shapiro7 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I work in a preK -4 school, and my students have enjoyed the Hour of Code
>> games and puzzles. I know little about programming, but am considering
>> purchasing a hands on activity kit that I could use with an entire class,
>> and looking for advice. I think Little Bits is too advanced for my
>> students, plus I'm afraid some pieces would disappear. In the Demco
>> catalog, the Code and Go Robot Mouse Activity set and the Ozobot both look
>> fun. Anyone have experience with these or have other ideas? Or can you
>> recommend where to look?
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Elaine Shapiro
>> Broad Brook School
>>
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