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The Twenty Things Toolbox

December 1, 2021 Gary Stager

These are just a few resources that support Logo-like learning projects as shared in the book, Twenty Things to Do with a Computer Forward 50: Future Visions of Education Inspired by Seymour Papert and Cynthia Solomon’s Seminal Work.

Scratch – A block-based programming language for simple storytelling and games. Materials and videos for educators and classrooms. scratch.mit.edu

Snap! – Scratch with first-class objects added to make more complex programming projects possible. snap.berkeley.edu

Turtle Art – A simple yet elegant variation of Logo with an iconic interface intended to create beautiful images. turtleart.org

Lynx – A text-based implementation of Logo in a cloud programming environment supporting project sharing. lynxcoding.club

Turtlestitch – A version of Snap! that outputs files for embroidery machines. turtlestitch.com

Microsoft MakeCode – A block-based programming language for a growing list of microcon- trollers. MakeCode runs in the browser with a simulator showing your hardware device. The website has tutorials and project ideas. makecode.com

Beetle Blocks – Visual code block environment for 3D design in the Logo tradition. Runs in the browser. beetleblocks.com

Wolfram Language – A comprehensive programming language with built-in computational intelligence. wolfram.com/language

MIT App Inventor – A block-based language for creating iOS or Android mobile apps. appinventor.mit.edu

Tinkercad – Easy to use, online Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) program for 3D printed objects and circuits. It is a favorite of many schools for its friendly interface and tutorials. tinkercad.com

BBC micro:bit – A non-profit foundation supports the BBC micro:bit, a versatile microcontroller board. Resources for students, teachers, developers, and an online community. microbit.org

Adafruit Circuit Playground Express – A single board microcontroller with onboard sensors and LEDs. Supports multiple coding options including MakeCode, JavaScript, Python, and the Arduino IDE. learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express

Hummingbird Robotics Kit – The Hummingbird Robotics Kit by Birdbrain Technologies is designed to enable engineering and robotics activities. It is terrific for making robots, kinetic sculptures, and animatronics built out of a combination of kit parts and crafting materials. It is programmable in dozens of software environments including Scratch and Snap! birdbraintechnologies.com/hummingbirdbit

Raspberry Pi – The Raspberry Pi is a single board computer with many available accessories and add-ons. The Raspberry Pi Foundation website has useful teaching and learning resources. raspberrypi.org

Arduino – Open-source electronics prototyping platform and robotics controller for interactive projects. arduino.cc

LEGO Education – LEGO site for education products and resources. education.lego.com

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