On the 28th January I attended Bett . This was my first time attending. I had learnt a lot from this experience – the vast number of companies competing with each other for a sale. The Bett show presented many different technologies which could benefit the classroom. For example, BrainPop an online website which provides teachers with various resources and lessons which follow the National Curriculum.
What I found very intriguing was Edbot. This was a robot which could be programmed to carry out different tasks using different coding software such as Scratch, Java, Python, etc thus making it very versatile. By having the ability to either use pre-coded movements or designing your own code makes Edbot great. It allows pupils who are less confident to experience with coding before creating their own codes. The video below provides more information and ways Edbot can be used in the classroom.
Further into my day, I also had the opportunity to listen to Miles Berry talk about Raspberry Pi and Jason Bradbury talk about the future of the internet. Miles Berry spoke about the future developments of Raspberry Pi and ways Raspberry Pi can be implemented in the classroom to enhance children’s developmental skills.
Below are a few pictures I took during my day at Bett.
Bett was eye-opening on January 28th! So many educational companies vying for attention, showcasing tech like BrainPop and the intriguing Edbot. Reminded me of needing efficient strategies, almost like running Papa’s Pizzeria during a rush! Pre-coded Edbot movements are great for beginners, letting them experiment before diving into complex coding, much like mastering pizza basics before crafting your own recipes.