Technology Sampler
University of Wisconsin Platteville-Richland
Thursday, November 15, 2018 5:30-7:00PM Part of the UW-P/R Continuing Education Program "Love of Learning" Series |
Tricia Louis
PK-12 Technology Integrationist Richaland School District If you would like to contact Tricia for more information on a certain product, please use this link and fill out the form. Please include your email address if you would like a reply. |
Below is a list (in alphabetical order) of the products that were shared at this event - information and links also available for each item.
**FYI: Best Price under each product is the price found on November 13, 2018.
You may want to do comparison shopping between other vendors as prices will fluctuate.
You may want to do comparison shopping between other vendors as prices will fluctuate.
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HP Chromebook 11"
Ages: 8-Adult $200 Looking for an entry level computer for your home? A chromebook is a great basic machine and can do so much. A google account and internet access is required to use. |
Circle Internet Filtering/Monitoring
Ages: Adult $100 This device will help you control and filter the internet access in your household. A smartphone/tablet & internet access required for use. |
Code-A-Pillar
Ages: 4-8 $38 A fun way for young kids to connect pieces of the robot together to code it to move in certain directions. No additional device or internet access needed for use. |
Dash & Dot Wonder Pack
Ages: 4-8 $280 The top of the line for robots for young learners. Code these robots in so many different ways to make sounds, move, and other things. A tablet/smartphone and internet access required for use. |
Finch Robot
Ages: 8-18 $99 The finch is a small robot that tethers to a laptop, desktop, or chromebook computer for coding purposes. Computer & internet access required for use. |
Google Home Mini
Ages: Adult $49 The smart speaker for your home. Ask it questions and it will answer you or perform certain tasks. A tablet/smartphone, google account, and internet access required for use. |
iPad
Ages: 4-Adult $329 (9.7 inch wifi model) My top recommendation for a tablet for your use. Millions of apps available in the app store for any kind of task. An appleID account and internet access required for setup/use. |
Kindle Fire 8
Ages: 4-Adult $80 (8" model w/offers) A good choice for a tablet at a lower price tag. Millions of apps available and a very durable device. An amazon account and internet access required for setup/use. |
Kiwi Crates
Ages: 4-18 $Prices Vary Another great monthly subscription box. Simply choose the age range of the box you want and the subscription length and each month a new box of activities arrives at your child's door. Internet access required to initiate/end subscription. |
MakeyMakey
Ages: 8-18 $50 Have you ever wanted to control your computer with a banana? With the makeymakey you can MAKE that happen. This is a great way for kids to create their own programs (using scratch) and then creating the input device with the makeymakey. A laptop, desktop, or chromebook and internet access are required for use. |
Merge Cube
Ages: 8-Adult $14 (amazon) Hold a hologram in your hand! The merge cube is a great way to introduce kids to Augmented Reality! A tablet/smartphone and internet use are required for use. |
Merge Goggles
Ages: 8-Adult $30 Now interact with the merge cube in a completely different way. These foam goggles can be used with a wide variety of phones and can work with all sorts of virtual reality apps (not just merge apps). A smartphone and internet access are required for use. |
Osmo Genius Kit
Ages: 4-Adult Price: $99 This is a fun and unique way for your child to interact with an ipad OR kindle fire tablet. The genius kit is the perfect way to enter the osmo world of learning apps (that are loads of fun too! An ipad or kindle fire 8 and internet access are required for setup/use. |
Ozobot Bit Starter Pack
Ages: 8-18 Price:$60 This little robot is coded with color! Draw lines and special color codes with the included markers and watch your bit move around. No additional device or internet access needed to use this robot. |
Philips Hue Starter Kit
Ages: Adult Price:$70 Imagine being able to turn your lights on/off or dim them with your smartphone...This is what these smartbulbs can do for you. The included bulbs can be used in any standard light fixture and the included hub allows you to add additional bulbs if wanted. Smartphone/tablet and internet access required for use. |
Robot Code & Go
Mouse Activity Set Ages: 4-8 Price: $40 (amazon) This is a fun set to get your child learning about coding and basic programming. The set includes the one robot, the plastic path parts, coding cards, and a fun magnetic "cheese wedge" for the mouse to find the cheese. No additional device or internet access needed to use this robot. |
Sphero
Ages: 8-18 Prices: $50(MINI), $130(SPRK+), $150(BOLT) These fun robotic balls can be programmed with a tablet or in some cases move just with your body gestures (mini). The newest in their product line is the BOLT which includes a programmable LED matrix inside of the clear robotic ball. A smartphone/tablet and internet access are required to use this robot. |
Strawbees Imagination Kit
Ages: 8-18 Price: $50 Although this is not a gadget, I highly recommend STEM toys like this for purchase as it encourages creativity and higher level thinking to construct items. The kit includes all of the "construction pipes" (straws), connectors, and challenge cards. Strawbees can also be expanded to include a "quirkbot" that can bring your strawbees creations to life. For the Imagination kit, no additional devices or internet access is required for use. |
Viewmaster 2.0
Ages: 8-Adult Price: $17 Remember the Viewmaster of old with the dozens of reels? Get ready for Viewmaster 2.0! Insert a smart phone into these goggles and be transported to a wide variety of environments via virtual reality. A smartphone and internet access are required for use. |