Why are we using Lego Education set and model
We want to give the children a simple and playful approach to the topic of robotics and programming. The Lego Education models are pedagogically developed, based on the well-known Lego building principles and require almost no introduction to the construction of the models. Lego is a very popular and creative children’s toy. Children can find their way around immediately, and after their first attempts at building, they can develop modifications and extensions to the robots themselves. After some experience, children can then develop their own models. Lego Group has invested in the Lego Education series on a large scale and created many templates, teaching materials and didactics, and developed them further with schools and universities for over 40 years. We make use of this large pool of experience and positive results and put it to use. The use of the Lego model also allows children to continue experimenting and learning at home.
Programming with Lego Education
The Lego Education model series (WeDo2.0, Spike Prime, and Mindstorm EV3) are equipped with a Smarthub, i.e. a small computer that controls the motors, receives sensory signals and runs the programs. Programming is carried out using a simple graphic and very intuitive programming language. The children learn how to get a motor to run, how far the robot travels, how a robot reacts to signals such as distance sensors, etc. The focus is on the behavior of the robot, the understanding of physical principles, and the reaction to inputs from the signals. The Lego concept focuses on the interaction of the programming with the robot but not on the technical aspects of the computer such as memory, CPU, I / O etc.
Lego Education Models used in teaching
The different courses on the different levels of difficulty are offered using three Lego Education models.
We use the following models:
- WeDo 2.0 in the age group 6 to 9 years
- SPIKE Prime in the age group 8 to 12 years
- Mindstorms EV3 in the age group from 11 years
The Lego Education models all have a similar graphic programming language and learned skills can be transferred from one model set to another. The models have increasing complexity from simple models with one motor and one sensor to multiple motors and sensors. The models and associated tablets or computers are provided in each course. In the normal courses, two children work on one model, in the premium courses each child receives their own model and Apple iPad
Lego Education at home
The Lego Education models are normal system Lego (building bricks) or Lego Technic building bricks. The Smarthubs are used in playing models such as Booster or Mindstorm and can be combined with the Education models. We sell the Education Sets at the usual retail price and show how standard game models can be used.
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