FinchBlox

Education

Free

FinchBlox is an app specifically designed for children ages 5-9 to use with the Finch Robot! Children assemble blocks to code the Finch to move, light up, and make sounds. FinchBlox is an icon-based programming language, so pre-readers can build foundational computer science skills. FinchBlox includes three different levels to gradually expose children to more concepts in computational thinking: Level 1 introduces sequencing. For example, children connect blocks to make the robot move forward, beep, and then turn left. Level 2 introduces parameters by providing sliders that children can use to adjust what each block does. For example, a slider in the turning block adjusts how far the Finch turns. Level 3 provides additional parameters and introduces children to basic ways to control what happens in a program. For example, students can use a loop to repeat actions within a program, or they can use a movement block that drives the Finch forward until it finds an obstacle. Requirements: This app requires a Finch Robot 2.0 (https://store.birdbraintechnologies.com/collections/featured-items/products/finch2). The app connects to the Finch via Bluetooth BLE. Make sure to load the Bluetooth-ready firmware onto your Finch. You can find instructions at http://www.birdbraintechnologies.com/finch2/finchblox/program/1-1/. This app requires iOS 9 or later. This app requires iPad 3 or later / iPhone 4S or later. It is also compatible with all iPad Mini, Air, and Pro models.

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Version 1.2.0

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    Information

    • Provider
      • BirdBrain Technologies LLC
    • Size
      • 124.4 MB
    • Category
      • Education
    • Compatibility
      Requires iOS 9.3 or later.
      • iPhone
        Requires iOS 9.3 or later.
      • iPad
        Requires iPadOS 9.3 or later.
      • iPod touch
        Requires iOS 9.3 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 10.15 or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • Copyright
      • © BirdBrain Technologies LLC
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