Blue–Bot

Within the Blue–Bot app, there are two different modes: explore mode and challenge mode. Using either mode, kids can access the same directional buttons they’ve used with the Bee–Bot along with a few new features, like 45-degree turns and digital capabilities. Read on to learn how this slightly more advanced early elementary robotics tool can impact STEM learning.

Designed to closely resemble the tried-and-true Bee–Bot coding robot, the Blue–Bot Robot from Terrapin provides ECE teachers and students with an upgraded learning experience. It’s still simplistic enough for kids to use as part of Pre–K, kindergarten, and early elementary lessons but also features added Bluetooth functionality to ensure for progressive skills development.

One of the biggest focuses in 21st century education is on teaching coding and computer science. When incorporating these activities into classroom instruction, however, there’s often also plenty of opportunities to include math. So, while covering CS concepts, like logic, variables, or functions, these tools help K-8 educators connect math and coding in a fun way.

Joining us from the Terrapin team were Bill Glass and Luis Noreiga, who led some interactive demos for attendees. If you’ve never tried teaching with the Bee-Bot, Blue-Bot, or Tuff-Bot before, we definitely recommend checking out the replay! You can learn all about the Terrapin robots, accessories, and online coding emulators. Check it out inside!

The compact and affordable Terrapin Robot Sensor enables students to add audio feedback and increased interactivity to their Bee-Bot activities or Blue-Bot experiments. It’s really easy to use and provides teachers with a great next step as they begin expanding robotics for elementary students, bolstering SEL connections, and explaining new technology.