Dereck has create a robotics 9 course using lego mindstorms. Basic kits are around 400 dollars. Need a computer. Uses Spectrum to supply parts. Funded through mitchell odessey. About 6000 for a class lab plus computers. Enhances math, physics, engineering, problem solving etc. Many partners with universities and schools. Could be a great DL course.students could share code via email to prof to load into their robot to assess, video results and share via youtube.
Lots of lego curriculum available, almost out of box ready to go.
Focus on formative learning, summative part is does it work?
Ages 9 and up but curric available for K even!
Might be great for tech grant.
http://Abbynet.sd34.bc.ca/~dereck_diron/april_2009