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The interview starts at 7:28
This episode
features a spirited discussion about how LEGO’s WeDo Robotics materials are used
effectively to foster Literacy learning in classrooms and beyond. An overview of easy robotics, appropriate for
young students is followed by discussions of how teachers can practically use
this approach for a variety of powerful literacy strategies.
LEGO Education / WeDo
http://aux.legoeducation.us/WeDoMastery/#loc=WD_W1Nov2012
Leisha's Links
Articles discussed in the podcast:
(Washington Post) The Answer Sheet / How to Integrate Literacy with STEM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/how-to-integrate-literacy-with-stem/2012/06/13/gJQAX2DGbV_blog.html
http://aux.legoeducation.us/WeDoMastery/#loc=WD_W1Nov2012
Leisha's Links
WeDo
Common Core and NGSS Correlations – on this page under the Resources tab: http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/lego_education_wedo_ndash_getting_started_package/1685
WeDo
Case Studies: http://www.legoeducation.us/etc/images/educatorSpotlight/FeaturedTeacherScottRoper.pdf
and http://www.legoeducation.us/etc/images/educatorSpotlight/MansfieldISDCaseStudy.pdf
Tufts
Activities: www.LEGOengineering.com and search for WeDo. One of my favorites is “A
Chair for Mr. Bear” http://www.legoengineering.com/chair-for-mr-bear/
Articles discussed in the podcast:
(Washington Post) The Answer Sheet / How to Integrate Literacy with STEM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/how-to-integrate-literacy-with-stem/2012/06/13/gJQAX2DGbV_blog.html
(Charlotte Observer) Fourth-graders turn Legos into robots http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/06/21/4121246/fourth-graders-turn-legos-into.html
(This one’s a very good) Overview Video of WeDo robotics
The videos below clearly
demonstrate the connection between Robotics (and communications technologies)
and Speaking and Listening, key literacy skills.
http://www.schooltube.com/video/fb55232adb0248b68ac6/LEGO%20Robotics:%20WeDo:%20Animal%20Design%20Project:%20Giant%20Panda%201
WeDo Curriculum Links
http://ase.tufts.edu/DevTech/courses/readings/WeDoIntro.pdf
Click on book cover for information on Getting Started with LEGO Robotics.
Anyone who works with kids can do LEGO Robotics, a rich and highly motivating platform for important STEM Learning! (surprisingly affordable, too) This books explains it all!
