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References

MicroPython for Kids

This is the original website that we built for our students. It has hundreds of step-by-step tutorials on learning how to use MicroPython to write programs that control robots.

MicroPython for Kids Website

Introduction to Python with Trinket

This site is our most popular site for students who are new to Python programming. This has a well-designed set of lessons that use the Trinket site which is a kid-safe place to learn Python with turtle graphics.

Introduction to Python Website

AI Racing League

This project uses an RC car body with a full Raspberry Pi and camera to teach the basics of machine learning and computer vision. The cost of the hardware is about $300/car and we use a $900 PC with a GPU to train models.

AI Racing League Website

Robot Faces

For students who want to put faces on their robots, this is the site for you. The site starts with learning basic drawing commands for squares and circles and then builds up to drawing complex faces with eyes, smiles and eyebrows. You can even teach your robot to wink!

Robot Faces Website

Clocks and Watches

Clocks and Watches Website

Internet of Things Course

For advanced high-school students, we encourage you to continue your learning by understanding how microcontrollers are used in the Internet of Things (IoT) field.

Internet of Things Course

Resources for Teachers and Mentors

CoderDojo Mentor Resources

Instructable

$25 Robot Platform for Teaching Programming - March 22nd 2017