1. How educators can use the Arduino student kit for remote teaching
The online platform contains all the content you need to teach remotely: exclusive learning guidance content, tips for remote learning, nine 90-minute lessons, and two open-ended projects. The beginning of each lesson provides an overview, estimated completion times, and learning objectives. Throughout each lesson, there are tips and information that will help to make the learning experience easier. Key answers and extension ideas are also provided.
2. How the kit helps parents homeschool their children
This is your hands-on, step-by-step remote learning starter kit that will help your child learn the basics of programming, coding, and electronics at home. As a parent, you don’t need any prior knowledge or experience as you are guided through step-by-step. The kit is linked directly into the curriculum so you can be confident that your children are learning what they should be.
3. Self-learning with the Arduino Student Kit
Students can use this kit to teach themselves the basics of electronics, programming, and coding. As all the lessons follow step-by-step instructions, it’s easy for them to work their way through and learn on their own. They don’t need any previous knowledge as everything is clearly explained, coding is pre-written, and there’s a vocabulary of concepts to refer to.
4. What is the recommended age for this kit?
This kit is intended for ages 11 to 14.
5. What operating system is required?
Windows 7 or higher, Linux, and Mac OS (including Catalina)
6. What are the minimum requirements?
USB port and Arduino IDE must be installed. Make sure you have installed the most recent version
7. How do I access the online content?
Each kit comes with a unique activation code, displayed on the inner lid of the packaging, which has to be redeemed in order to access the online content.
In order to access the online content for the first time, you will need to go to https://studentkit.arduino.cc, enter your activation code, select your role (educator or student), and create an account. After that, you can access the online content by logging in to https://studentkit.arduino.cc, with your account.