LEGO Education has been at the forefront of innovative, hands-on learning for over 40 years, emphasizing the joy in learning for both students and teachers. Their products, including the SPIKE™ Essential and BricQ Motion sets, are aligned with various educational standards, such as NGSS, ISTE, CSTA, and Common Core. These sets are designed to engage students in playful learning, helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Introducing the concept of touch-typing on a computer keyboard. Typing is a vital skill in coding, writing and doing any kind of research.
It is estimated that 70% of the careers that will exist in 20 years, don’t yet exist. With the rapid and ever-increasing pace of change in the world as a whole, your child can’t afford to fall behind.
There are however universal truths and facts that will stay relevant forever. This is where LEGO education comes in. LEGO education offers a unique and engaging approach to learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts. By integrating LEGO into the learning process, students are provided with a tangible and interactive way to explore and understand complex subjects.
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LEGO education has a presence worldwide with the largest areas of focus being the USA and Europe. LEGO has an extensive online support structure and on-going training to ensure that your child gets the best possible support.
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The presence of LEGO education in South Africa is limited, but strong. The World Robot Olympiad organises regular robotics competitions with 60 000+ participants annually.
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There are also the FLL (first LEGO league) competitions where students engage with other groups, are guided by adult Coaches and face real world problems such as food safety, recycling and energy.
LEGO Education SPIKE and BricQ sets are designed for hands on STEAM learning. SPIKE Essential is targeted towards primary education, focusing on the introduction of STEAM concepts, coding, and robotics. It encourages playful learning with narrative based problem solving and is tailored to enhance literacy, math, and social emotional skills. BricQ Motion sets, available in Essential and Prime versions, are aimed at introducing students to physical science concepts.
They foster an understanding of forces, motion, and interactions through hands on experiences, without the need for electronic devices. Both sets use familiar LEGO bricks for immersive, creative learning.
Now is the time to address challenges exposed by the pandemic, while creating more accessible and engaging learning environments that naturally weave in life skills. Integrating purposeful play into curriculum is a proven way to involve all students in STEAM learning and hone 21st century skills.
• Integrating purposeful play into education develops
critical thinking and social skills needed for real life.
• Self-direction gives students the confidence
to learn in any environment.
• Making learning fun encourages students to
pursue knowledge throughout their lives.
• Open-ended and group projects promote emotional
growth by encouraging interactions among students.
• Collaborative play experiences build communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Giving students a voice and a choice in how
they learn improves learning outcomes.
• All students can succeed at playful learning,
making it an accessible way to learn.
• Shared “Aha” moments break down
barriers between classmates.
• Projects can accommodate local differences
to be more relevant and inclusive.
• Lessons incorporating play are more
motivating, memorable, and meaningful.
• Inquiry based and project based learning
promote creative thinking and social skills.
• Projects based on real world experiences
help students learn to apply concepts.
• Students become self-directed, asking
and answering their own questions.
• Engaged students naturally connect
ideas and apply new knowledge.
• Social, collaborative, purposeful play encourages
exploration vs. finding the “right” answer.
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