The Safe Place vs FlipCode

by Sue Mooar pictures by Clare Bowes This story, set on a Pacific island, tells of a hen’s search for a safe place to hatch her chicks. The strong narrative structure can be used as a model for writing, and the repetitive aspect of the text provides support for the reader. This app is intended as a New Zealand Sign Language resource. FEATURES: - Swipe-to-Read™ - Touch-to-Hear™ - Touch-to-Spell™ - Read-to-me and read-it-myself options - Record your narration - Colour in the illustrations - Animation and sound effects - A child-friendly user interface - Parents/Teachers Notes This digital book contains text and audio in English and a video readthrough and vocabulary in NZSL NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital

Introduction FlipCode is a learning tool designed for FlipRobot E310 series with a strong emphasis on fostering students’ computational thinking. FlipCode uses puzzle block pieces to create a learning environment that allows students to program different robotic solutions to various contextual, real-life problems. Powered by Arduino, FlipCode is the most suitable programming tool to learn robotic controls and automation through the exploration of electrical-mechanical designs and integration. The intuitive and user-friendly FlipCode interface will allow students with no experience to easily start programming. Coupled with CASE Robotic Curriculum, students will be able to use STEAM education to further develop critical skill sets required in the 21st century: complex problem-solving skills, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Features - Puzzle-like Blockly Programming Environment: based on Arduino source code, the puzzle pieces are used to create and edit the Blockly program, allowing students to drag and drop program blocks in the most intuitive way and complete logic structures to control robot behaviors. - Blockly and Arduino Language Conversion: in addition to Blockly programming language, the platform also provides the Arduino source code for students to learn more about text-based programming. - Bluetooth Connectivity: after pairing the FlipRobot E310 robot with Apple iPad via Bluetooth, students can easily compile the program and write it into the robots. - Restore Firmware Function: to accommodate different course levels and course topics, students can restore their robot firmware to default with one simple click of a button. - Hardware Compatibility: FlipRobot E310 and Bluetooth module. - Multi-Language Support: English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese