Tools & Kit
The workshop’s kit — something to build with, not a ladder to climb
Nobody has to master one tool before they are allowed to move on to the next. A child picks the kit that fits what they want to build right now.
GCompris
PlaySoftware • Open source (international)
A suite of educational software with more than 200 activities: maths, reading, science, geography, music, logic. Completely free, runs on Windows, Linux and Android.
KTurtle
MakeSoftware • Open source (KDE)
A Logo programming environment — children steer a turtle that draws on the screen using simple commands. A first taste of geometric thinking and programming.
Python
MakeLanguage • Open source
The world’s most popular programming language, with a simple syntax that is easy to pick up. Children go from variables and functions all the way to recursion and object-oriented programming.
ThingBot
MakeEducational robot • Made in Vietnam (Rogo)
A versatile educational robot, programmed with ThingBlock blocks and then in Arduino C. Built-in sensors, motors and LEDs. Affordable, and designed for Vietnamese students.
NEO One
MakeEducational computer • Made in Vietnam (ThingEdu)
A compact computer built for education. It runs Linux, supports Python and Scratch, and connects to sensors — an alternative to the Raspberry Pi at a lower cost.
K12 Maker
MakeCompetition robot • Made in Vietnam (MakerViet)
A robot kit for STEM competitions. Modular, easy to assemble and to customise. Used in the VSC, FARC and GreenBot competitions.
VIA
MakeSelf-driving car • Made in Vietnam (MakerViet)
An open-source self-driving car project. Students learn AI, image processing and autonomous control by building and programming a real self-driving car.