GlobiLab vs eXperiBot Blockly

Wireless data collection for iPad with up to 15 built-in science sensors The GlobiLab software for iPad makes K-12 science experiments mobile, convenient and immediate anytime, anywhere! GlobiLab wirelessly integrates between the award winning Labdisc data logger with 15 built-in sensors and the iPad: Allowing setup and data analysis of hands-on experiments for biology, chemistry, environmental science, math, physics and even geography. GlobiLab software for iPad was specifically designed to engage students and help visualize complex science concepts by harnessing the iPad built-in accelerometer sensor, data display, multimedia and multi-touch features. GlobiLab employs colourful data displays in a variety of meter types, intuitive icons and iPad multi-touch to deliver an even more immediate learning experience. For example, students can use map, zoom, pinch and pan gestures to view and analyze collected GPS experiment data displayed on a satellite map. Additional multimedia features include advanced markers and annotation functionality, allowing text and images to be added at key points along the graph and enabling students to tell the experiment story behind their data results. GlobiLab iPad software includes the following features: •Working with iPad, iPad 2 and 3rd generation iPad models •Variety of data displays including: Meters, table, bar graph, line graph and satellite Maps •File management: Open and save samples to the iPad •Labdisc management: Setup of all data logging parameters, online display of current measurements (up to 100 samples/sec.) and download of the Labdisc sample memory •Graph manipulations: Markers, zoom, crop, text and image annotation •Data analysis: Including statistics and curve fitting •Full interactive experiment curriculum for K-12 biology, chemistry, environmental science, math and physics.

With the eXperiBot Blockly app, the visual code editor for the eXperiBot educational robot from Cornelsen Experimenta, programming becomes tangible. The app is designed for use in school lessons and offers students from the 5th grade onwards an exciting introduction to programming. The intuitive drag-and-drop operation of the block editor and the simple and fast execution of programs on the eXperiBot educational robot clearly and practically convey programming concepts such as conditions, loops, and variables. With the three available learning levels that build on each other, the scope and complexity of the available programming blocks can be adapted according to individual learning pace. In addition to the beginner-friendly block view, programs can also be displayed side-by-side in the Python programming language to enable a transition to advanced computer science lessons. Thanks to its patented modular connector system, the eXperiBot educational robot is ready for use in just a few minutes without the need for complicated assembly. Thanks to its modularity, the robot can be perfectly adapted to different teaching content. Extensive teaching materials can be accessed directly in the app and are constantly being expanded. This ensures simple lesson preparation and practice-oriented learning in line with the curriculum. With the eXperiBot educational robot, students not only gain experience in programming and robotics but also develop important skills such as creative problem solving, abstract thinking, and team spirit.