Description
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LEGO Spike Prime, the latest innovation from LEGO Education, is reshaping STEM education by combining hands-on building with intuitive coding in a dynamic and engaging platform.
This course is designed for teachers, youth workers, and professionals eager to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in learners.
Participants will explore how to integrate LEGO Spike Prime into diverse educational scenarios, making STEM learning enjoyable and accessible.
Through practical exercises, they will learn to design and program interactive robots using the easy-to-use Spike Prime app.
With its vibrant hardware and engaging curriculum, LEGO Spike Prime empowers educators to spark enthusiasm for technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Whether you are new to robotics or looking to expand your knowledge, this course offers both foundational knowledge and advanced applications.
By the end, participants will be confident in incorporating Spike Prime into lesson plans, competitions, or after-school activities, fostering a love for innovation in their students.
What is included
Learning outcomes
The course will help participants to:
- Gain hands-on experience in building and programming Spike Prime robots;
- Develop strategies to implement Spike Prime in the classroom and extracurricular activities;
- Learn to use the Spike Prime app for block-based and Python coding;
- Explore real-world STEM challenges and integrate them into teaching scenarios;
- Design creative projects that enhance critical thinking and teamwork among students.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to LEGO Spike Prime
- Overview of Spike Prime and its applications in education;
- Hands-on session: familiarization with the Spike Prime kit and components;
- Introduction to block-based coding with the Spike Prime app.
Day 2 – Building foundations in robotics
- Step-by-step guidance on building a functional Spike Prime robot;
- Understanding sensors and motors: applications and configurations;
- Coding basics: programming movement and simple sensor-based actions.
Day 3 – Advanced coding and problem-solving
- Dive into advanced block-based programming techniques;
- Introduction to Python coding for Spike Prime;
- Design and complete a hands-on challenge: Create a robot to follow and respond to lines.
Day 4 – Real-world application
- Explore real-world STEM challenges and case studies;
- Project-based learning: design robots for specific tasks like sorting or delivering items;
- Strategies for using Spike Prime in cross-curricular lessons.
Day 5 – Lesson planning and integration
- Collaborative session: develop lesson plans incorporating Spike Prime;
- Explore robotics competitions and how to prepare students for participation;
- Presentation of participants’ projects and peer feedback.
Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities
- Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
- Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
- Excursion and other external cultural activities.
Disclaimer: Please note that the course title containing “LEGO” is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by LEGO.
