- Online tool
Try Blockly
- “Blockly was built by Google for developers and is a block programming language that is compatible with a variety of devices such as Ozobots,
- Video
Unboxing Cody Block
- This unboxing video was hosted by LEARN – RÉCIT provincial service for the anglophone community. Get started with the Cody Block, a fun city
- Information resource
1-Pager Cody Block
- Check out this 1-pager to get started with Cody Block! It contains helpful information and ideas to help you integrate Cody Block into your
- Online tool
Blockly App
- A free app that works with Dash or Dot robots and uses block coding.
- Information resource
Blockly > Demos
- “The demos on this page combine Blockly features and AppEngine storage.”
- Information resource
Blockly: Overview and First Steps
- Get acquainted with this versatile block coding software.
- Lesson Plan
Create a “Whac-a-Block” game in Minecraft: Raspberry Pi
- Learn how to create a “Whac-a-Block” game in Minecraft using Raspberry Pi and Python code (Intermediate project, 1 to 2 hours)
- Online tool
Blockly Games
- Coding games and puzzles with different step-by-step levels to guide you. It is available in numerous languages.
- Information resource
How to Block Pornography on Your Child’s Devices
- Check out this 2023 parent guide by Common Sence Media to block pornography from your child’s devices.
- Online tool
TurtleArt
- “TurtleArt lets you make images with your computer. The Turtle follows a sequence of commands. You specify the sequence by snapping together puzzle-like blocks.
- Online tool
OctoStudio App
- OctoStudio was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group which is part of the MIT Media Lab team that invented Scratch. Similar to Scratch, it
- Lesson Plan
Research Building Blocks: “Organize This!”
- “Students learn how to organize the information they found using sentence strips, so that they can create a plan to use their information.”
- Lesson Plan
Ozobot and Blockly: At-Home Activities
- At home challenges for ages 5+.
- Information resource
Code Along! TurtleArt Presentation
- Accompanying presentation slides of the Code Along webinar hosted by the RECIT Provincial Service for the Anglophone Community! This recording is just under 1
- Video
Introducing the STEAM Student Set
- An introductory video to littleBits, electronic building blocks.
- Online tool
Irobot Coding App
- Irobot Coding is available for download on multiple devices. It contains coding challenges for students and can pair with irobots using Bluetooth. Can move
- Online tool
MBlock
- MBlock coding platform. Available in browser and app. Compatible with many makeblock robots, like Codey Rocky, mBot, and mBot Mega. Blocks and python.
- Video
Code Along! TurtleArt
- Recording of the Code Along webinar hosted by the RECIT Provincial Service for the Anglophone Community on December 5, 2023! This recording is just
- Online tool
BirdBlox App
- A block coding app which is good for ages 9 -14. They can program Hummingbird and Finch 2.0 robots.
