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digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:start [2019/09/10 14:00]
James Collins
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 ======LEGO WeDo====== ======LEGO WeDo======
 +{{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:wedo.jpg?nolink |}}The LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set & Software builds on the innovative learning experience of the original platform by giving you a new brick set, improved technology and opportunities to meet science standards in a fun, engaging way. Complete with relevant, real-world projects. Designed for a younger audience than [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_mindstorms]], it is a great starting point into the world of engineering.
  
-=====Examples=====+| **Recommended Ages** | Year 1 to Year 4 (ages 6 to 10) | 
 +| **Product Cost** | $280-$340 | 
 +| **Where to Purchase** | Can be purchased from larger toy/educational stores or [[https://www.teaching.com.au/|Modern Teaching Aids]] 
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 +<WRAP clear></WRAP> 
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 +====Product Requirements==== 
 +  * The coding system requires a tablet 
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 +{{section>digital_literacy:clippings#loanable_kits}} 
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 +=====Use In Libraries=====
 ====Cook Shire Libraries==== ====Cook Shire Libraries====
 {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:5ec16e93-f94b-4201-b98d-9fffc4bb5f76.jpeg?nolink&200|}}Using [[digital_literacy:state_library_programs:tech_savvy_regional_queensland:start]] grant funding, Cook Shire Council partnered with the local schools to facilitate STEM sessions at the [[http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/cook/cooktown_library|Cooktown]] and [[http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/cook/bloomfield_library2 |Bloomfield]] libraries using the [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:start]], engaging youth to build confidence, digital and motor skill development with coding and robotics. In these sessions, children built and coded LEGO WeDo slugs, helicopters and fans. {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:5ec16e93-f94b-4201-b98d-9fffc4bb5f76.jpeg?nolink&200|}}Using [[digital_literacy:state_library_programs:tech_savvy_regional_queensland:start]] grant funding, Cook Shire Council partnered with the local schools to facilitate STEM sessions at the [[http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/cook/cooktown_library|Cooktown]] and [[http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/cook/bloomfield_library2 |Bloomfield]] libraries using the [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:start]], engaging youth to build confidence, digital and motor skill development with coding and robotics. In these sessions, children built and coded LEGO WeDo slugs, helicopters and fans.
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 =====Resources===== =====Resources=====
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 ====Models==== ====Models====
-[[https://education.lego.com/en-us/support/wedo/building-instructions|LEGO WeDo Building Instructions]]\\ +  * [[https://education.lego.com/en-us/support/wedo/building-instructions|LEGO WeDo Building Instructions]] 
 +  * [[https://education.lego.com/en-us/support/wedo-2/building-instructions|LEGO WeDo 2.0 Building Instructions]]
  
 ====Video Tutorials==== ====Video Tutorials====
-[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEgQY8SvrgU|Windmill Instructions]]\\  +  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEgQY8SvrgU|Windmill Instructions]] 
-[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3rPZM4AmLE|Buggy Instructions]]\\  +  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3rPZM4AmLE|Buggy Instructions]] 
-[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJdaj4-siAM|WeDo Programming Basics]]\\ +  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJdaj4-siAM|WeDo Programming Basics]]
  
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