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Summary:

The Finch is designed to support an engaging introduction to the art of programming. It has support for over a dozen programming languages and environments.

Contributors:

BirdBrain Technologies

University of North Texas > Libraries > Spark

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Subjects:

Robots

Computer software — Development

Computer programming — Study and teaching (Elementary)

Computer programming — Study and teaching (Secondary)

Human-computer interaction

Teaching — Aids and devices

Makerspaces

Genres:

Educational toys

General Notes:

Title from Web site.
The Finch requires access to a desktop, laptop, or Chromebook computer and requires software to be downloaded. The Finch does not work with iPads or Android tablets.
Instructions and resources for teachers and students available on the Finch web site.
Features: Light, temperature, and obstacle sensors -- Accelerometers -- Motors -- Buzzer -- Full-color beak -- LED -- Pen mount for drawing capability -- USB -- Plastic shell.
Computer software: Java -- Javascript -- Python -- Greenfoot -- Scratch -- Snap! C -- C++ -- C# -- Processing -- Calico (Many Languages) -- RoboRealm -- Scala -- MATLAB -- Visual Basic -- Finch Dreams -- Visual Programmer -- LabVIEW -- Firmware/Schematic Downloads.

Audience:

Ages: Ages 4-7 (Snap programming environment) ; Ages 8 and up (Scratch programming environment).

Physical Description:

1 USB human interface device ; 6 x 14 x 18 cm + USB cable

OCLC Numbers:

1055254314
908199845 [Invalid]