Author: Steinar Holøs

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Teaching programs
Steinar Holøs

Focus on practical training

At a time when more and more teaching methods are being digitized, Norwegian authorities have put practical training in focus. The government has announced its proposal to earmark an impressive NOK 127 million to support the purchase of learning materials that will revolutionize how students learn. This comes as a breath of fresh air in the world of education, and we want to explore what this means for students and schools across the country.

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Air:bit
Steinar Holøs

Inspirational workshop with Tekna

Did you know that data logging can be made super easy with micro:bit? Recently we held a workshop where elected science teachers got to download real-time telemetry data from the Air:bit drone.

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What's new
Steinar Holøs

STE(A)M for the future

In connection with the launch of the initiative, the 6 organizations visited us in MakeKit. The only Norwegian manufacturer of teaching aids and technical toys for micro:bit.

Here, everyone got to experience a bit of mastery, commitment and perhaps for the first time build and code something that actually works.

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3d Print
Steinar Holøs

3D Print own Hummingbird drone

3D print your own drone MakeKit's drones and class kits are compatible with most 3d print frames for 7x20mm motors. Click on the links below to

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Mastery, engagement and learning
Uncategorized
Steinar Holøs

Programming in Arts and Crafts

Tasks for programming in arts and crafts (KHV-01-02), learning objectives and examples. Teacher courses, professional development and workshops to get started with coding in arts and crafts and interdisciplinary teaching.

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Mastery, engagement and learning
Uncategorized
Steinar Holøs

Get started with programming at school

How to get started with programming in school. Why programming and coding in school. The academic renewal of the competence promise LK2020 and the competence goals. How to get started and what courses, workshops, skills development and teacher courses are offered.

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Uncategorized
Steinar Holøs

Classroom Sound Monitor

Tired of too much noise in the classroom? You can now build your own "Sound level meter" monitoring the noise level. This is a pretty

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Uncategorized
Steinar Holøs

Magic8Ball

Unlock the secrets of the past, the future and your fortune with the Magic 8 Ball and Reaction:bit, powered by Wonder:Kit and the micro:bit. The

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Bot:bit the DIY car

Ever wanted to build your own car? Take it from one who actually has done so, it is a great experience that will inspire and

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Air:bit
Steinar Holøs

Air:bit Troubleshooting

Air:bit Trouble shooting A drone is a complex aerial vehicle, both construction and the code needs to be correct for it to fly, and it

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Uncategorized
Steinar Holøs

Ultimate Maker Challenge (1st ED)

Start the new semester with an awesome experience! The UMC (ultimate maker challenge) is a competition between teams of students, schools and even nations.

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micro:bit
Steinar Holøs

Micro:bit V2

As you may have noticed, the micro:bit is now being upgraded to V2 and the V1 has stopped production. Some of the new features include

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Air:bit
Steinar Holøs

Hands Free Smart Glove!

Fly your Air:bit by using the smart glove! With the help of this glove, you can control the Air:bit, by using hand movement! You can

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Hover:bit
Steinar Holøs

Boaty bit by:bit!

  Say hello to a new addition to the Hover:bit family! The Boaty bit by:bit is a 3D-printable boat, that is pre made for you.

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Uncategorized
Steinar Holøs

KnowHow EdTech Conference

How can we teach students about technology in a playfully way? That was the challenge we in MakeKit where given before this year's Nordic Edge

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Air:bit
Steinar Holøs

Air:bit Wifi Camera!

As humans, we have always wondered how the world looks like from a bird's-eye perspective. This is why the popularity of camera-drones has sky rocketed!

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Air:bit
Steinar Holøs

Air:bit - 3D Mod

Air:bit - 3D mod I've had the pleasure of doing some 3D-modifications on the Air:bit quadcopter, and let me tell you, it was great fun.

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Hover:bit
Steinar Holøs

Hover:bit Catamaran

"When I was young, one of the coolest things I wanted to make was a boat. And to be able to drive it around on

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Air:bit
Steinar Holøs

Air:bit and Kickstarter perks

We are so thankful to all who pledged and supported the project on Kickstarter. Everyone who supported us is important for the success of this

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