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with afterwards! Not only that, it has some
amazing cutting-edge tech in it and is an incredibly
subtle and fun educational toy, teaching the owner
about how engines work, and how saltwater
energy may one day, become a viable way of
running our transportation.
The TechNinja thinks this would be a great present
for him, and also for an actual little boy, as well
as a virtual one!
Finally, one for the future Tony Starks, or if you
prefer, the Steve Jobs in your life. Coding is reemerging in schools as a popular and well-taught
subject, and in the TechNinja's humble opinion,
you can't start learning early enough.
One of the ways teachers are making computers
and coding more vibrant in schools is using
robots, and that's where Coder Mip comes in
nicely.
!!
Building on the success of the original Mip robot,
Coder Mip allows you to connect via your tablet
or mobile phone (iOS or Android) and program
your robot, using a drag and drop visual
programming language, that is extremely similar
to the Scratch programming language being
taught in primary and secondary schools, and is
very easy to master. In no time at all your little
digital buddy will be whizzing around the place,
scaring pets and making rude fart noises at your
grandparents, as they doze after Christmas lunch!
The TechNinja recommends CoderMip for kids,
especially those interested in technology.
Have a fantastic Christmas, and an amazing
new year!
The TechNinja
www.thetechninja.co.uk
THE TECH NINJA
RECOMMENDS:
• Smart phone projector
– price £13.95 from GadgetGenie
www.geniegadgets.com
• Salt water 4x4 Engine car
– price £12.45 from GadgetGenie
www.geniegadgets.com
• Coder MiP
– price £69.95 from Smyths Toys
www.smythstoys.com
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