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littleBits - What is it?

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littleBits is a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks that empower you to invent anything, from your own remote controlled car, to a smart home device. The Bits snap together with magnets, no soldering, no wiring, no programming needed.
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Here is a basic starter guide to littleBits
littleBits: How it Works
File Size: 250 kb
File Type: docx
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Once you have the basics it's time to let your students try it out.
The Gizmo's and Gadgets Kit is a great place to start when building your littleBits library. (Educator's get a discount)
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Gizmo's and Gadgets Page

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The new STEAM student set (expand your system)
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STEAM Student Set

How can I use littleBits in my makerspace? 


littleBits is an award winning newcomer in the makerspace technology game. Their website is very informative and provides several extra videos, lesson ideas, as well as, specific kits to help inspire your students. 
littleBits Educator Guide
File Size: 7856 kb
File Type: pdf
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littleBits STEAM Educator Guide
File Size: 3937 kb
File Type: pdf
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littleBits Student Challenges!


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Start with a club until you feel comfortable with classroom projects
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Watch students get creative!
littleBits Task Cards
File Size: 1920 kb
File Type: pdf
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STEAM Student Invention Guide
File Size: 45735 kb
File Type: pdf
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littleBits Student Challenge 7
File Size: 9954 kb
File Type: pdf
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Introducing littleBits
File Size: 475 kb
File Type: pdf
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STEAM Student Invention Log
File Size: 4582 kb
File Type: pdf
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littleBits Resources


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littleBits Synth Kit

The Synth Kit is a powerful, easy-to-use modular synthesizer that helps you unleash your inner rockstar. The Synth Kit, developed in partnership with Korg, enables amateur and professional musicians to easily explore the iconic synthesizer instrument.
Synth Kit
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littleBits Arduino Coding Kit


​Get started with programming using the Arduino module and 7 of our favorite modules. Perfect for novices that aren't familiar with programming or experts that want to prototype without having to breadboard.
Arduino Coding Kit
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littleBits Cloudbit Starter  Kit

Create internet-connected devices in seconds! Minecrafters can use the new bitCraft mod to connect littleBits to Minecraft.
Cloudbit Kit
The littleBits website is the best place for information on all things littleBits. They have an excellent communications team that will contact you quickly if you send in questions or requests. Take the link below to continue your adventure.
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littleBits Website

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  • Home
    • About Trisha Roffey
    • How to Use this Site
    • Curriculum Guide
    • References
  • Events & Publications
    • ISTE 2018
    • FETC 2017
  • Why Makerspace?
  • Mechanisms of a Makerspace
    • Constructionism & Constructivism
    • Makerspace
    • Design Thinking
    • Media Literacy
    • Papert's Big Ideas
  • Materials of a Makerspace
    • Print Resources
    • Best of the Web
    • Maker Challenges
    • Bloxels
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Coding
    • Makey Makey
    • Robotics >
      • Dash and Dot
      • KIBO
      • Cubelets
    • Media Creation >
      • Green Screen Technology
      • Stop Motion Animation
      • Digital Storytelling
    • LilyPad
    • Inventions with Recycled Materials
    • Breaker Space
    • littleBits
    • 3D Printing and Design
  • Community of Practice
    • Edmonton Catholic Schools Maker Community
    • Teacher Contributed Lessons
    • Makerspace for Education Blog
    • Makerspace Gallery
    • Host a Staff Maker Day