Lego Lab WeDo 2.0


 In IDET 4300, Stem Technology, we are fulfilling the ISTE CT Standards. The three I used for this lego lab are:

1c: Leverage CT and CS experts, resources and professional learning networks to continuously improve practice integrating CT across content areas.

5b: Empower students to select personally meaningful computational projects.

4d: Create CS and CT learning environments that value and encourage varied viewpoints, student agency, creativity, engagement, joy and fun.


Summary of Lab

In this lab we used WeDo 2.0 legos to learn how to create something out of the legos to make it move. I have personally have never used this before so I was doubtful as first As I started to explore Lego education I came across several building instructions. After looking at may options, I choose to make a cooling fan. Making the cooling fan only took about 5 minutes, it was the downloading of the app WeDo 2.0 and connecting my lego device that took longer. Once I was able to get the cooling fan to turn on, I played with the codes a little bit to get a feel of how to work it. Once I got familiar with the WeDo 2.0 app, I started to make the fan turn different directions, turn different colors, change speed add sounds, and how long I wanted the fan to spin. Here is an example of the code I made for my cooling fan!


As you can see in the video, I had the fan turn left. then right, I had the speed of the fan at 15, have it spin on 2, added a sound, and change the colors from blue, purple, and yellow. 

This experience was exciting for me and taught me a lot about Lego Education. Lego education is a great innovated way to practice CT and CS learning. While I was exploring the website there are plenty of activities that are designed for various ages. There are also tons of lesson plans that range from K-8th grade. I know that children would love to get hands on with STEM learning such as WeDo 2.0 legos. I believe once students try WeDo 2.0, they will have a curiosity and interest of growing their knowledge in technology at a young age. I also want to empower students to select meaningful computational projects because I want students to have a sense of pride in what they accomplish. Overall, I had a great time working among my classmates which gave me varied viewpoints and encouragement.



Comments

  1. Aleksandra JohnsonSeptember 1, 2021 at 5:40 PM

    Hi Jasmine! I really enjoyed reading your blog post. Even though we both built the cooling fan, it was really exciting to work at the same table and see how different our codes were. An ISTE CT Standard that I also included was 4d - Create CS and CT learning environments that value and encourage varied viewpoints, student agency, creativity, engagement, joy and fun. I felt as though our actions supported this standard because the learning environment created encouraged individualized creativity in deciding what to build, varied viewpoints because different items and codes were created, engagement through the use of the lego kits, and overall the experience was super fun.

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  2. Allison AlanizSeptember 1, 2021 at 5:48 PM

    Hi Jasmine! You made such a great blog for our Lego exploration. You talk about the good and the bad with the experience. You also were able to accomplish more with your fan than I did and it looked amazing in your video. I think what was also great is how you worked to help some of us who were having trouble figuring it out. After today's class, I saw the potential for using this activity to work on team building. Would you agree?

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  3. IDET 4300 Caitlyn’s BlogSeptember 1, 2021 at 8:50 PM

    Hi Jasmine! You did such an impressive code for the cooling fan. I did not realize how complex the codes can get! I was in awe at the different things your fan was able to do. I was only able to make it move different speeds. This gives me the encouragement to try a more complex. I agree that this activity will definitely get younger students interested in technology. My curiosity seemed to spark, so I bet theirs will as well. The students' understanding and comfortability with technology are very important matters. I want to purchase one of these kits now!

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  4. kaylaSeptember 2, 2021 at 5:02 PM

    Hey Jasmine! I built a bug for mine which only took me about 2 minutes, but I agree finding out which software compatible to your device was a little tricky. I could see where students might need help at this point. I also think it's super cool you were able to change and add different codes to make your fan complete different movements.

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  5. Courtani E.November 8, 2021 at 12:36 PM

    Hi, Jasmine! I also enjooyed reading your bolg post! It looks completed and to high standard! The only thing I would fix is the first sentence. You stated "two" standards but wrote out three. Other than that, it looks great!

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  6. Ashlynn ColsonNovember 9, 2021 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Jasmine! I like your standards for this blog. I also like the video which shows the fan moving.

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