Meet Dash and Dot: Animation, Drive & Look

Description

In this activity, learners can explore different visual and kinesthetic options for a connected robot. This activity provides an on-screen and sensory experience for learners to discover and become familiar with the control settings of Dash and Dot. Once a visual and/or kinesthetic option is selected on the device, Dash and Dot can demonstrate the selection with a real-time visual and/or kinesthetic output. This interactive activity encourages learners to use their sensory ability to identify cause and effect and inspires creativity.

Steps

• Open Block.ly and connect with Dash or Dot robot.
• Find the setting panel for animation.
• Select three different animation options to see on Dash or Dot.
• Find the setting panel for drive.
• Select three different drive options to see on Dash or Dot.
• Find the setting panel for look
• Select three different look options to see on Dash or Dot.

Tips

• Ensure operational batteries are available.
• Ensure Dash and Dot is operational prior to the activity.
• Set up a large flat surface for Dash and Dot to detect visual and/or kinesthetic changes.

Change it up

Complete this activity again with different setting options for animation, drive and look options that were not chosen before, if any remain.

Skill Development

• Creative Thinking
• Metacognition
• Observational
• Planning

Level Up

• Increase the length/distance of drive option in control settings for Dash and Dot to play.
• Complete this activity again with different setting options for animation, drive and look options that were not chosen before, if any remain.