Tech Spective – Lucy Wyndham
“According to Western Governors University publication Hey Teach, the use of technology to help get children engaged in STEM subjects has taken some surprising forms. One of those is the Lego Mindstorms classroom kit. The company, best known for its plastic building blocks, produced the kit containing Lego pieces, motors, sensors, and a control brick to make it easier for teachers to combine hands-on and computer-based learning. Young students use the kit to design, build, and control various robots based on pre-set or their own designs. The company also offers an additional resource in the form of the Lego Education website, where educators can find lesson ideas and teaching materials.” (more)