[OYAN] Do you use bots?

[Mark Richardson]

We circulate them and have done programs with  them.  They do allow users to practice with many different coding languages.  Here is what I told April earlier.

"They are tied to a keyboard with a long usb cord, so they are not free roaming.  That is by design as they didn't want to deal with batteries.  There is a lot of troubleshooting that goes on too, so kids need to be pretty flexible and try things over and over.  The lights in our meeting room seem to disrupt some of the light sensitive commands too.  But, in general, people doing coding need to develop a flexible mindset anyway, so it will foster that mindset for sure.  I think adults who are not used to coding (me) may have more frustration than the kids do.

They are cheap though, so they might be a good option for you."


Mark D. Richardson
Young Adult and Reference Librarian
Cedar Mill Library
12505 NW Cornell Rd. Suite #13
Portland, OR 97229
503-644-0043 x131
markr at wccls.org

From: OYAN [mailto:oyan-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Dana Campbell
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 2:30 PM
To: 'April Witteveen'; 'oyan at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'
Subject: Re: [OYAN] Do you use bots?

Anyone familiar with Finch Robot?  http://www.finchrobot.com/



Dana A. Campbell, M.L.I.S.
Youth Services Coordinator
The Dalles-Wasco County Library
722 Court St.
The Dalles, OR  97058
(541) 296-2815
dcampbell at ci.the-dalles.or.us<mailto:dcampbell at ci.the-dalles.or.us>
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From: Dana Campbell
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:46 AM
To: 'April Witteveen'; oyan at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oyan at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: RE: Do you use bots?

We recently purchased Dash and Dot and all of their accessories (xylophone, catapult, trailer, bunny ears/tail)  The apps are free to download.  I am going to be using them this summer with a Little Makers program we are offering and with preschool storytime.  I took them home this weekend to try out and Dash were really fun. I need to work some more with Dot.  I like them because they are rechargeable.

I also purchased Bee Bots, Blue Bots and ProBots (CAR)  I am planning on using Bee Bots with the young kids as well.  They are very simple to use.  Even I can do it!  ProBot holds a pen .  The kids can program the bot and it will draw what has been programmed.

I appreciate having really simple robotics for the kids to enjoy.  Also they appear to be quite durable.

Have fun!  Dana

Dana A. Campbell, M.L.I.S.
Youth Services Coordinator
The Dalles-Wasco County Library
722 Court St.
The Dalles, OR  97058
(541) 296-2815
dcampbell at ci.the-dalles.or.us<mailto:dcampbell at ci.the-dalles.or.us>
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From: OYAN [mailto:oyan-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of April Witteveen
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:17 AM
To: oyan at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oyan at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: [OYAN] Do you use bots?

Hi everyone,
I'm looking to make an end-of-year tech purchase of some programmable robots.  I'm curious if any of you have Ozobots, Sphero, Dash & Dot, etc.  I'd love to hear what you think about them and how they work in a group session.
Thanks!
April

April Witteveen
Community and Teen Services Librarian
Deschutes Public Library
(541) 617-7079
http://www.deschuteslibrary.org<http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/>

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