WeDo 2.0 Lego Lab

Today (9/1) in class we were assigned to build a bot that should be able to create a motion using computer software and codes. Prior to working on my creation, I had very little experience working with technology let alone coding/computer software. At first, I was aiming to create the bee and flower lego set. Unfortunately due to the time crunch, I was forced to stop mid-way and start a new project. My new project, the cooling fan, took way less time to build compared to the bee and flower bot. Since I had to restart during class I was only able to complete my build but not program the cooling fan to move. Another issue I encountered was access to the app used to program the model. This specific app required specific devices to support the program. I personally was not able to obtain access to a code but my fellow classmates were lucky enough to get it to work with their models. With the help of my classmates, I was able to understand the process of programming different models. 

In order to create a build then sync the motor to the WeDo 2.0 app invloves multiple steps. To start you must go to the lego education homepage from there you select the product page. Once you are on the product page scroll down to lesson plans, here you can pick which bot you want to build. After selecting an object to build, download the instructions and begin creating. Once the object is built grab a device compatible with the WeDo 2.0 app (windows/ipads) connect the motor to your device and once connected begin coding. 





Completed ISTE Standards During Lab 

1a: Set professional learning goals to explore and apply teaching strategies for integrating CT practices into learning activities in ways that enhance student learning of both the academic discipline and CS concepts.

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

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

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




Comments

  1. Ashlynn ColsonSeptember 4, 2021 at 8:18 PM

    Hi, Kelly! I also had the same issue with programming because of the apps compatibility. It still was interesting to build something (hands-on) than just watching videos. The two people at my table, Alexsandra and Jasmine, managed to program their fans, so it was cool to see the fans spin.

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  2. Guadalupe GarciaNovember 9, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    Hi Kelly! I too did the cooling fan, but I had issues due to not having the correct technology to connect it too to code it to move. I think that another ISTE standard that you could add in is 1.D Develop resilience and perseverance when approaching CS and CT learning experiences, build comfort with ambiguity and open-ended problems, and see failure as an opportunity to learn and innovate.

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