Web resources:
Swallow
creators of Pixie and Pip: The web site includes information and ideas for
integrating the use of floor robots into the curriculum
http://www.swallow.co.uk/index.htm
Kent
NGfL: An example of Roamers being used to support work in literacy.
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/ict/roamer.htm
Kent NGfL: Support materials from the ICT Schemes of Work Unit 2D
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/qca/year2/index.htm
Kent NGfL: Support materials and ideas for introducing Pixie in Year 1
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/qca/year1/index.htm
Kent
Ngfl: Robots and Numeracy at Key Stage 1
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/subjects/numeracy/control/index.htm
Valiant: The web site of the makers of Roamer. Lots of examples and ideas of
how to use Roamer to support all areas of the curriculum.
http://www.valiant-technology.com/
Getting Roamers out of the Cupboard. An article by Sally Smith MAPE:
http://www.mape.org.uk/curriculum/earlyyears/roamers.htm
We're going on a Bear Hunt: Description of an activity using Pixies based on
the popular book.
http://vtc.ngfl.gov.uk/uploads/application/HBearHuntJL-31566.doc
Northumberland Grid: An activity to introduce early control skills. Navigate
a ship to the lighthouse.
http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/english/littleredship/LRS%20control/LRS%20control.htm
Programmable
toys - ideas for activities
http://www.ngfl.ac.uk/docs/Roameractivities.doc
How
to use programmable toys effectively in the foundation stage
Type
in Google – programmable toys and
click on the Becta link or
http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=tl&catcode=as_cu_fo_03&rid=650&wn=1
Ideas
for using floor robots
http://www.supporting-ict.co.uk/iframe/resourcesfloorrobots.htm