======Alpha Kit====== {{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:alpha:alphakit.jpg?nolink |}} The SAM Labs Alpha Kit is extremely versatile allowing for diverse and engaging lesson plans of various difficulties and curriculum objectives to be completed with the kit. Using a flow-based coding app combined with simple wireless hardware blocks, students have the ability to build and program their own inventions while learning the key aspects of STEAM. | **Recommended Ages** | Year 3 to Year 7 (ages 8 to 12) | | **Product Cost** | $200-$220 | | **Where to Purchase** | Alpha Kits can be purchased from [[https://www.teaching.com.au/|Modern Teaching Aids]] | As of Monday, **March 15, 2021**, SAM Studio will be shifting. You will need to register for access to all of the amazing features SAM Studio has to offer.\\ ====Product Requirements==== The Alpha Kit is controlled by a laptop or tablet. {{section>digital_literacy:clippings#loanable_kits}} =====Resources===== * [[https://int.samlabs.com/blogs/lesson-plans|Alpha Kit Lesson Plans]] ~~NOTOC~~