Compare Marty The Robot V2 vs KUBO Coding
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Marty V2 is best used with a 1:3 robot to student ratio.
KUBO curriculum can be easily embedded into weekly teaching programs, so that coding literacy becomes as natural as learning ABC.
Tom, Teacher: It is expandable and almost limitless in its application. It’s accessible at all levels through the primary school.Louise Thompson, Principal Teacher: It was fantastic.Mr N Gray, Computing Coordinator: It is an excellent resource which is very motivating and provides lots of opportunities to further children's understanding in computing. I only gave it an 8 because we didn't get to try all the extra add on bits which provide more functionality and provide more opportunities - I wonder if it has longevity past the initial excitement without these. Also to really maximize its use, it needs to be incorporated into the lessons we already deliver as part of computing and it isn't a straight forward fit.Soraya Beech, STEM team leader and class teacher: It is engaging for the children. There are lots of activities and differentiated extras that mean it can be used by different year groups and abilities.Theresa, Visiting Lecturer: If a colleague would look for a simple, straight forward way of introducing coding to young children I would definately recommend KUBO. I also like that there is a digital solution but it can also be used completly without any devices, hands-on and coding with tiles. So kids can experience coding without extra screen time.Laura Hird, Teacher: It is a fantastic piece of kit, that promotes problem solving and collaboration across all year groups.
You can connect to Marty using either Bluetooth, WiFi or USB; and laptop, desktop or mobile devices via an iOS or Android app.
Teachers need no previous experience of coding and there is no need for computers or software installation. This is a table top, out-of-the-box, screen-free solution that can be up and running in minutes. There are short video tutorials online, introducing the basic KUBO coding principles of the puzzle-like TagTiles(R). There are also simple quick start guides that are printable, and full lesson plans at www.kubo.education. The materials introduce programming routes, functions, subroutines and loops and challenges range from very simple to advanced, for students across KS1 and KS2.
We offer 1:1 teacher training and support with every purchase of a Marty Class Pack. We also offer free, no-obligation two week trials that come with the same training from our in-house education specialists.
We estimate that teachers new to coding and KUBO can be up and running within 40 minutes. They can work their way through the online video tutorials and download a quick start guide pdf, which is enough to get started. For more detailed information and classroom tips, they should review the online lesson plans. Called "The Coding License", these include comprehensive Teachers Guides, with extension activities and assessment tasks. They also identify the Computer Science curriculum targets covered by lessons.
You can get up and running with Marty straight out of the box with our 'Marty the Robot v2' app in 2 mins flat!
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Marty the Robot can be sold as an individual robot (£314), but most schools purchase Marty Class Packs of 5 (£1,675) ,10 (£2,999) or 15 robots (£4,250), which come with STEM extras pack and added value.
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Classroom sets are also available in packs of 4 for 8 students at £699.00
