LEGO WeDo!

The LEGO Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set, aimed at children aged 6-11 introduced LEGO robotics to younger audience. The set combines the beloved LEGO bricks with one motor, two sensors, and a hub that connects the model to the computer. Simple drag-and-drop visual programming software is then used to bring the model to life. With this kid-friendly approach, the set makes learning fun, inspiring and engaging. Kids learn about complex topics in the fields of physics, engineering, and programming, as well as develop motor and cognitive skills through robot building, all as they have fun with LEGO bricks. These projects help children to lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

Why LEGO WeDo?

Enables students to work as young scientists, engineers, mathematicians and creative writers providing them with the settings, tools and tasks for completing cross-curricular projects.

What to do?

Children build and program a working model and then use the model for different purposes, depending upon the theme of the activity and its focused subject matter in science, technology, mathematics or language

How it helps?

A play full learning approach

Think creatively to make a working model

Develop vocabulary and communication skills to explain how the model works

Establish links between cause and effect

Reflect on how to find answers and imagine new possibilities

Make systematic observations and measurements

Follow 2D drawings to build a 3D model

Think logically and create a program to produce a specific behaviour

Write and present creative stories using models for visual and dramatic effects

Level:

Beginner

No previous experience required.

Projects covered:

3 guided projects such as: opening bridge, drumming monkey, recycling truck,

1 free built robotic project

Techniques covered:

Using motor, axles, tilt sensor, gears, motion sensor, lever, pulleys and writing algorithms/programming.

Take home:

A lot of FUN! Children will develop their 21st-century skills like problem-solving, collaboration and communication.

Trainers

Shruthi who has a Masters in Psychology, works at Ankura Foundation which is an early intervention centre for children with special needs. Her work at Ankura has included several techniques of working with children, including making lesson plans and child based teaching methodology. She also initiated technology based teaching methods with computers, tabs, ipads and Smart Board. Shruthi is presently involved in launching a Lego Club to engage children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).

Rajan is a corporate veteran and an entrepreneur. He is a certified Lego Serious Play facilitator; a tool that is used to do workshops with companies. He has been using Lego as a learning tool for the past 8 years and presently works extensively in the social sector.

Age group: 7 - 12 years