A Turtle is a part
of the educational software LOGO. It has both a
virtual and a physical form. The software dictates
the action and the physical robot simply does as
it is told.
Roamer is not a
Turtle, because it contains its own "intelligence".
It is self sufficient and does not need a computer.
Value
of Turtle Roamer
What value does
a real Turtle have over a virtual one?
1.
The Roamer exists in the
same space and time as the students
2.
The relationship between
the robot and the student is tangible
3.
Geometry is expressed
and experienced in movement, the same movements
that the student could make
4.
Mathematical relationships
unfold in a visual, concrete way
5.
The students socialize,
jointly experience and communicate their mathematical
experience amongst each other
When activated
in LOGO,
Roamers will automatically surrender themselves
to the commands of LOGO.
The ROCOM
Modules will be available towards the end of
2008. The LOGO Interfaces will be free. Register your interest
now and get an early adopters discount of 10%: email:
sales@valiant-technology.com
