Essentially, Roger has created a breadboard... HyperDuino, which can can run off a 9V battery and connect to lights, touch sensors, light sensors, and I believe even temperature sensors. In addition, it can connect to a computer through a usb, and communicate with a Chrome App that allows students to create multi-media presentations that interact with their makerspace projects or other school projects. Take a look at this example:
Last week I got another kit sent to me...this time with a project already started for my kiddos. Roger prepared it for a National Park Project, complete with photos of how to set it up and his own handwriting! Included were also packets of how-to instructions to walk us through each step of the project! Now I know this is a product that is still in the launching phase, but I actually think there is something to be said about delivering a product slightly ready with an example, as it helped me see the potential right away! The great thing is, I have done Michigan State Park reports in the past and after seeing this example, I believe I know how I will be tackling that project this year!
Another great thing about having it shipped to me ready to go like this, I was able to share it with my colleagues right away! I also think it made it look user friendly and doable for teachers. I think I have even convinced my ELL teacher to do a small group project to frontload our next science unit with the third graders using the HyperDuino!
All I can say is kudos to Roger Wagner for knowing how to win over teachers! Not with fancy swag, but with a great product and awesome support to get started! I can't wait to see how much fun my students and I can have integrating the HyperDuino with our making, researching, and learning!
For more information on how you can get a HyperDuino, check out the HyperDuino Store!
I really love this idea of taking technology and creativity together. Technology and creativity should be integrated and will result in creation of some master pieces.
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