Storytelling with Robots
BETT 2023 March 29th – 31st Stand SG10
TynCan Learning and RobotixEdu bring you CV Pro the go-to platform to learn Driverless vehicle technology.
CV Pro is a modular, functional scaled-down platform of a driverless vehicle powered by an Open Source Technology stack.
See us at BETT 2023 Stand SG 10 Mike Carter will be happy to talk to you and provide you with demos of the CV Pro
If you would like to book an appointment,
call or text: +44(0)7949293995
email: mike@tyncan.com
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iLog Junior: Data Handling with the Microbit
An amazing way to measure the physical environment.
School site licence £99.00 +VAT Contact mike@tyncan.com
English and Drama Teaching Resource
Datalogging with the Micro:bit
If you are a Key Stage 2 teacher and in particular a Year 4 teacher then you will want to hear about Datalogging. The NCCE have a superb resource to help you at TeachComputing
We are excited to be able to offer this data logging software to schools at an incredible price for a school licence which is a one-off payment. £3.30 per pupil in a one form entry school for a class of 30 children in Year 4. This software is also appropriate for all Key Stage 2
The newest member of the iLOG family makes the famous features of the Insight iLOG brand available to the BBC micro:bit, turning it into a powerful data-logger. It comes with lots of experiments and useful information for collecting data.
Logging:
iLOG collects data from the micro:bit via USB. There are several collection modes providing real-time logging (as it happens), remote logging (download data from the micro:bit’s memory), snapshot logging, oscilloscope and timing measurements.
Fully function demo version: www.insightresources.co.uk/TYNCAN/iLOGmbTrial.zip
http://www.tyncan.com/ilog for more information
Site Licence £99.00 +VAT
Driverless Car Challenge Review
Dear Colleagues,
We hope you are looking forward to the Summer term.
We are excited to announce the launch of our remote e-learning platform AI World School and our AI Summer Camp for students to explore and learn the world of Artificial Intelligence.
The project-based curriculum provides for hands-on AI learning experiences and is built by our team of experienced AI experts with guidance from our global Governing Board.
The courses are designed around the “5 Big Ideas” as proposed by the AI4K12 task force.
The AIWS course is being offered globally. Young people aged 7-18 can bring their AI projects to life with easy-to-use age appropriate coding tools such as:
a. S4AIWS Scratch AI extension,
b. Sn4AIWS Snap! AI extension,
c. Phiro Code mobile app,
d. MIT App Inventor,
e. Python and JavaScript.
Here are 2 course reviews by US based ISTE educator.
Please let us know your thoughts, if you would like to give us some feedback or you want to sign up to our AI Summer camp 2021.
Thanks and Regards,
Team AI World School
Write back to us at info@aiworldschool.com
(2)British Science Week – Data Logging
Tuesday 9th March. Heart Rate
The Labdisc can be used to monitor your heart rate using an external sensor on the GenSci device.
For more information contact us: info@tyncan.com
(1) British Science Week – Data Logging
Monday 8th March. An introduction to the Labdisc:
The software can be freely downloaded for any device
GLOBILAB VERSIONS
Globilab MSI installation 3.1.11b for PC (WIN 7,8,10 64b)
GlobiCollab MSI Installation 1.0.3a for PC (WIN 8,10 64b)
GlobiLab-setup-2.4.25b for PC (Win 7, 8, 10)
GlobiLab Version 3.1.9 for Mac (Mac 10.7 – 10.14)
GlobiLab for Android (Android 4.5 and up)
GlobiLab for iOS (iOS 8 and up)
GlobiLab for Linux – Fedora (Fedora 14)
GlobiLab for Linux – Ubuntu (Ubuntu 18.04 64b)
GlobiLab for Linux – Ubuntu (Ubuntu 10.04)
Search for Globilab on the Apple Appstore or on Android Google Play
The software will allow you to see data that has been captured and to analyse the data using the tools available.
For more information contact us: info@tyncan.com
Story Based STEM venture
Imagine you and pupils are in a storm and are transported to a deserted island in an archipelago. The only escape from the island is to build a bridge. Your pupils need to work together to find materials and find out the best way to get from one island to the other. On your travels to the other islands looking to find a way out you meet people who have the skills and knowledge to help you construct your bridges. The young people work together to Inquire, Imagine, Invent, Iterate and Improve the bridges. You finally enter the world of Norse mythology to construct the final bridge which will save the world.
Our bridges STEM venture allows pupils to become engaged and immersed in the story, the subject areas include mathematics, design, construction and collaboration. Following our story will bring learning to life and allow pupils to test out their ideas and improve their creations. The pathways through the story are endless allowing teachers to incorporate research activities about local, regional and international bridges
Our STEM adventure is available now contact: info@tyncan.com
Online Learning Devices
Since we were informed that there was a shortage of devices for pupils to use from home for online learning we have been trying to source devices that are cost effect, reliable and usable. We have worked with our supplier to source three devices which will help pupils learn from home.
Description
This is “The Classroom Tablet” – selected for its low cost and classroom relevant specification, features and price. Exceptional value with capacitive touch screen and fully supported and a full range of accessories. Choice of a single-core or dual-core processor.
These Android Tablets are ably suited for classroom use and enable you to equip three to four classrooms for the cost of one classroom of iPads
An Android tablet offers most of the advantages of PCs common in many classrooms especially when used with a keyboard and mouse but they also add new capabilities:
The touchscreen allows users to “draw” using a finger or stylus. It is possible to draw with a mouse but drawing with a stylus is much easier for most people. A Tablet can be used in landscape or portrait modes. Very convenient for material that may have been originated in portrait format like most books. Tablet is ultra-light with long battery life. They are very portable and especially good for fieldwork away from the classroom. Versions of most popular applications are available for tablets, without the need for lengthy training sessions.
Built-in Digital cameras produce a powerful data collection and annotation tool for subjects like architecture, art or biology and science. The microphone can capture audio data.
The combination of an Android tablet with control apps (software) to prevent pupils from abusing their use provides not only a great opportunity to reduce the cost of supplying printed books but also to provide a very adaptable classroom tool.
Price: £85.00 +VAT
Description
Designed for both the classroom and remote learning at home at low cost but with all the features needed. Connect at school or home via WiFi to the internet or connect via Bluetooth to a mobile phone hotspot if there is no internet connection at home. Use Android or Chromebook to help children maintain contact, learn online with live lessons or by remote LMS learning
- Android 10.2 inch tablet with WIFI and Bluetooth
- Camera for online meetings
- Keyboard for typing
- The magnetic carry case that acts as a stand and provides protection when carried
- Optional Bluetooth mouse available with full click and scroll functions
- Connection for a keyboard to tablet avoids the need for additional power sources or cables and charging
We have headsets with microphones that will connect via a 4 pin audio input and webcams if needed to enhance the basic learning tablet.
Price: £ 150.00 +VAT
Description
Windows 10 tablet designed for both the classroom and remote learning at home at low cost but with all the features needed. Connect at school or home via WiFi to the internet or connect via Bluetooth to a mobile phone hotspot if there is no internet connection at home. Learn online with live lessons or by remote LMS learning
- Win 10 10.2 inch tablet with WIFI and Bluetooth
- Front and rear cameras for online meetings
- Keyboard for typing
- A magnetic carry case that acts as a stand and provides protection when carried
- Optional Bluetooth mouse available with full click and scroll functions
- 4 pin internal connection between keyboard and tablet avoids the need of additional power sources or cables and charging
- OTG cable adds an additional USB input port for webcam or mouse etc
- Windows 10 operating system optional *
Price: £220.00 + VAT (OS sold separately £40.00 + VAT)*
COVID 19 Killing BioBarrier solution for schools.
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It is certified to last a minimum of 28 days.
StereX integrated system of protection –
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Key Features:
- Kills 99.999% of bacteria and viruses on impact
- Creates an impenetrable Bio-Barrier
- Provides protection on hard and soft surfaces.
- Safe to use in food handling areas. Complies with BS EN 13697
- Water soluble and chlorine free
- Non-toxic
- Complies with British Standard EN 14476:2013 + A2 2019 (tested and proven to kill all known Coronaviruses)
Providing a safe working and learning environment free of COVID 19
We are committed to making sure that all who work in schools, workplaces and caring environments have the protection they deserve.
To find out more Click here
PPE to support Education
Senior leaders and Governing bodies are trying to work out how to provide a safe learning environment so that children can return to school as soon as possible. Being an education company we want to help and support in any way we can. We have managed to source supplies which may well help in creating a safe learning environment and also give pupils, staff and parents confidence in the school procedures.
We are happy for a school to order small quantities so that money is not tied up in stock. We are happy to work with you to work out weekly or monthly regular orders. If you find you do not need to order on one week or month then let us know and we can defer the order. We are here to help you maximise your budget.
We have a variety of products available please see below.
UK Manufactured
500ml 70%
Price: £3.85 (500ml) excl VAT and delivery
FS-PPE-3LM Mask
Three-ply medical mask.
Features include:
- Pleated with ear loops
- 3 ply / 3 layer construction
- Splash resistant protection against blood and bodily fluids
- Non-sterile
Price: £20.00 (pack of 50) excl delivery
FS-PPE-KN95M Mask
Respirator Mask
Features include:
- Tight-fitting respirators create a seal with the wearers face to protect from harmful pathogens
- Provides two-way protection by filtering inflow and outflow of air
- Prevents 95% of particles >0.3 microns in size
Price: £ 7.00 (pack of 5) excl delivery
Please contact us with your requirements
info@tyncan.com tel. 07949293995
Early Years return in China
9:00 am arrived on Monday 11th May and the Early Years children began filtering through the NBIS gate. At the gate they had their health code checked, handed in their health declaration form, said goodbye to their parents, and were meet by Early Years teachers who then guided them to their classrooms. Other Early Years children caught their school bus in the morning. They had their temperature taken and green health code checked by their bus teacher. This has now become part of their new daily routine. While some things have changed others have stayed the same.
Ningbo International School click to see how the return was managed. NBIS
How other countries are coping with school closures and the use of technology.
We have all worked tremendously hard to ensure learning carries on for our young people in this country, We have placed resources online, we have Tweeted successes and joined Social Media projects to learn more about online learning. We have had problems! Access for some families, engagement issues with others. Technology resource overload has been a problem for some being hit with so many resources over a short space of time.
For another perspective find out what is happening in another country Senegal.
Insight Resources give Mr Bit to young people for free!
Insight Resources are giving away their fantastic visual Micro:bit programming app for free. As our young people are not at school they thought it would be a good idea to engage young people in programming the Microbit. Mr Bit is a visual way to code the Micro:bit using plain english so that the connections to the program are simplified. Share the link and get our young people programming while they are at home. Schools who are open and catering for key worker children are also eligible to down load the free software. ENJOY!
Using the micro:bit in class with Insight Resources
Here is the invitation to my forthcoming Zoom workshop.
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84939009316?pwd=X9bFQ1fa6Sd3gsxOZTbIutasYRuagM.1
Meeting ID: 849 3900 9316
Passcode: 9PEHEg
Christmas Computing activities from Ireland
https://pact.cs.nuim.ie/resources
PDF versions of individual tasks [Notes on difficulty: ♦ primary level, ♦♦ primary and secondary, ♦♦♦ secondary]:
Lapland airport scheduling ♦♦♦
Presents for kids and grinches ♦♦♦
Christmas-themed online quiz:
• Snow Quiz (four tasks) for 11+-year-olds (copy this link https://forms.gle/J2wDKtk4i4m2Zr2M7 and send to your pupils)
Associated resources:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
OctoStudio
OctoStudio is a free coding app available at octostudio.org
OctoStudio transforms how young people use mobile phones and tablets, enabling them to create their own stories and games anytime, anywhere. Children can take photos and record sounds, bring them to life with coding blocks, and send their projects to friends and family.
Scheduled to launch on October 24, 2023, OctoStudio is developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab; the Lifelong Kindergarten group also created Scratch, the world’s most popular coding language for kids. OctoStudio is completely free of charge, without any ads or in-app purchases.
Arm Resources for Schools
Resources for Schools (K-12)
Our teaching and learning resources help teachers deliver engaging and inspirational lessons in Computing using physical computing devices, such as the micro:bit. Applying the Arm School Program’s project-based learning pedagogical approach, the resources encourage learners to develop soft STEM skills, such as creativity and resilience, while gaining the skills and knowledge needed for exam success.
To learn about the Arm School Program approach, download our brochure here
Data Logging with micro:bit
Excellent software to support data logging, especially in Year 4.
Site Licence: £99.00 + VAT
Contact Mike Carter with a purchase order and we will send you the software.
Supporting software for your micro:bit
We have just the thing to help you enhance your experience with your micro:bit.
The software to enhance your micr:bit is £99.00 +VAT. This is a one-time purchase per school
email Mike Carter with a Purchase Order and we will send you the software.
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