{"id":22810,"date":"2020-12-21T08:39:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T16:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/?p=22810"},"modified":"2023-08-06T21:46:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T04:46:50","slug":"the-doctor-who-hifive-inventor-coding-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/the-doctor-who-hifive-inventor-coding-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1be7adeb62c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #206be5;color:#206be5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #206be5;color:#206be5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1be7adeb62c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/the-doctor-who-hifive-inventor-coding-kit\/#The_Holiday_Gift_That_Keeps_On_Giving\" >The Holiday Gift That Keeps On Giving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/the-doctor-who-hifive-inventor-coding-kit\/#What_is_the_Doctor_Who_HiFive_Inventor_Coding_Kit\" >What is the Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/the-doctor-who-hifive-inventor-coding-kit\/#What_will_my_child_learn_with_the_HiFive\" >What will my child learn with the HiFive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/the-doctor-who-hifive-inventor-coding-kit\/#My_child_finished_the_Doctor_Who_lessons_whats_next\" >My child finished the Doctor Who lessons, what\u2019s next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Holiday_Gift_That_Keeps_On_Giving\"><\/span><strong>The Holiday Gift That Keeps On Giving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tynker and BBC Learning have joined forces to bring you the Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit, a programmable Internet of Things mini-computer designed to get kids coding, a vital 21st century skill that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Krishna Vedati, CEO of Tynker, stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cOver the last eight years, Tynker has engaged 60 million kids worldwide in coding and we look to continue to build the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers with this partnership. The BBC Doctor Who HiFive Inventor is perfectly designed to spark kids\u2019 curiosity in physical computing as they learn to program the Internet of Things using block-coding and MicroPython.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Doctor_Who_HiFive_Inventor_Coding_Kit\"><\/span><strong>What is the Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by a robust SiFive processor, the HiFive Inventor comes complete with 20 guided lessons developed by Tynker\u2019s highly trained programmers and narrated by the Thirteenth&nbsp;Doctor, Jodie Whittaker. It\u2019s also equipped with built-in sensors, 16 million color-LED display, WiFi and Bluetooth enabled, a lighted USB cable, external battery pack, speaker, and alligator clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, Tynker has created thousands of additional activities in which kids can navigate through exciting lessons like wirelessly piloting an alien spaceship, building an intergalactic weather station, controlling a robot, inventing alien musical instruments, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HiFive Inventor is perfect for children ages 7+. No coding experience is necessary. Just bring your imagination and get ready to learn how to code the Tynker way\u2014by having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CIcPVLttsu57xyDo2Wo1w0FsGTvOCIKRDcqrvKB2JoM2xBENq7r2Cwb8pGGKbYg2G9pahN-8qeaYIFE_MXjBt7HAfUgW3lbmMSD1-4gyk44Ovc-4wJYxYjNY7NnN7bwYW66OoVGe\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"203\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_my_child_learn_with_the_HiFive\"><\/span><strong>What will my child learn with the HiFive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HiFive Inventor aims to impart building-block knowledge to young coders, allowing them to use their creativity to positively impact lives by tackling global challenges to the environment, health and wellness, and other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in, kids will begin their adventure with 20 self-paced coding courses that cover the basics of block coding and Python. Beginners will become familiar with the language of Tynker block coding, while more advanced coders will build upon the fundamentals of Python and write their own lines of code to program gadgets and other projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/0HGNygcj43_-M0iOWLcpGdP__202iSuSMukaqA7pGAKGIYeqz84IPpH5AOnokgeGm1AFJFJOXm3fZE5OXsRoWCYsCHMtHLWTnNNi9574r2ioj6FowSj-lic_DdRxeLFMXJDnQdObFMPhEqHtsg\" alt=\"C:\\Users\\cashgw1\\Downloads\\AllItems (1).jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_child_finished_the_Doctor_Who_lessons_whats_next\"><\/span><strong>My child finished the Doctor Who lessons, what\u2019s next?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re glad you asked! The fun doesn\u2019t end once your child masters the guided lessons. 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As in previous partnerships with companies like Mattel (Hot Wheels &amp; Barbie), we were honored to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/about\/press\/2020\/11-bbc-doctor-who-hifive-inventor-available-to-purchase-november-23-2020-doctor-who-day\">team up<\/a> with the good people at BBC Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08L9Q91JH?ref=myi_title_dp\">CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Holiday Gift That Keeps On Giving Tynker and BBC Learning have joined forces to bring you the Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit, a programmable Internet of Things mini-computer designed to get kids coding, a vital 21st century skill that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and more! 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