Kitronik Lesson in a Box - Screen Free Coding Pack for Mai-Z the MouseBot
Facilitates screen-free programming
Transforms Mai-Z into an autonomous coder
Engages hands-on programming with coding blocks
Compatible with BBC micro:bit for STEM education
Ideal for younger learners with unplugged coding
The Kitronik Lesson in a Box - Screen Free Coding Pack for Mai-Z the MouseBot is an innovative educational tool designed to facilitate screen-free programming. This comprehensive add-on pack enables users to transform Mai-Z The MouseBot into a fully autonomous coding device, eliminating the need for digital screens. By utilizing the cheese-themed Screen-Free Programming Board, users can record sequences by pressing the Record button, allowing Mai-Z to traverse over coding blocks and execute the programmed sequence upon activation of the Play button. This method offers an engaging and hands-on approach to learning programming concepts, making it particularly suitable for younger learners.
Mai-Z The MouseBot, compatible with the BBC micro:bit, serves as an ideal platform for creative and cross-curricular STEM education. The pack supports coding through MakeCode’s block-based editor, offering a drag-and-drop interface that simplifies the coding process. Additionally, the Screen-Free Coding add-on pack enhances the learning experience by providing a tangible, unplugged programming method. This approach not only fosters intuitive learning but also encourages exploration beyond traditional screen-based environments.
Note: Ensure all components are used under adult supervision to prevent any potential hazards.
11x Set of 53 Instruction Blocks
11x Mai-Z Screen-Free Programming Boards
11x Student Booklet
1x Gratnells Storage Tray
1x Lid for Gratnells Storage Tray
Convert Mai-Z into a fully screen-free coding experience
Provides a hands-on, engaging method to explore programming without a screen
Program Mai-Z using MakeCode's drag-and-drop block-based coding
Utilize the Screen-Free Coding add-on pack for unplugged programming with code blocks and a recorder board, ideal for younger learners