LEGO SPIKE Prime Anytime Online Training
Enjoy the convenience of taking Robotics Academy courses from anywhere in the world and at your own pace, with support and guidance from our highly qualified instructors. Anytime Online classes feature a hybrid learning model where participants receive just-in-time instructional videos as they work through course content in our learning management system.
In this training, you will learn how to teach fundamental coding concepts using the LEGO SPIKE Prime Set. Tuition includes online access to the CS-STEM Network and Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy training materials. To follow along with this course, you will need access to a LEGO SPIKE Prime Set and some inexpensive classroom materials (not included with tuition).
The LEGO SPIKE Prime Anytime Online Training equips teachers with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement the Fundamentals of Coding with SPIKE Prime curriculum in their classrooms. This training prepares educators to introduce elementary students to coding and STEM concepts through engaging activities using the LEGO SPIKE Prime kit. Teachers will learn how to guide students in building and programming robots, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and an understanding of real-world coding applications. The training also emphasizes the integration of coding exercises with unplugged activities, ensuring students develop both technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities through playful exploration.
Supported Competitions and Programs
Teachers and coaches who support students in robotics competitions, such as FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and World Robot Olympiad (WRO), will find the course invaluable for gaining knowledge, techniques, and community. The course offers a practical approach to learning, with a focus on hands-on activities and problem-solving exercises that will help educators better understand the concepts and develop effective teaching strategies.
Alignment with Standards
Our courses are aligned to:
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Standards- National Research Council Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Common Core Mathematics Standards (CCSS)
- College Board Computer Science Principles (CSP) Framework
- Common Core English Language Arts Standards (CCELA)
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards
- International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Standards
By taking this course, teachers can gain a range of benefits, including customizable learning, networking opportunities, and the chance to earn professional development credits and a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Certification. Most importantly, the course empowers teachers to effectively teach robotics and CS-STEM concepts, helping their students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that are essential for success in the 21st-century workforce.
Syllabus
Session 1: Introduction
– Pedagogy– Course Logistics
– LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
– Programming Software
– Downloading and Running Code
– Programming the Hub
– Moving Forward
Session 2: Moving & Mathematics
– LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Programs– Robot Math: Proportionality and Movement
– Movement and Turning
– Arm Control
– Movement Challenges
Session 3: Robot Sensors
– What is a robot?
– Sensors: Distance, Color, and Force
– Program Flow
– Robot Decision Making: “Wait for…” Behaviors
– Sensor Challenges
Session 4: Decision Making
– Loops
– If-Else/Decisions
– Repeated Decisions: Discrete
– Repeated Decisions: Continuous
– Obstacle Detection and Line Following
Session 5: Planning and Troubleshooting
– Troubleshooting for Student Understanding
– Planning, Pseudocode, and Process
– Search and Rescue Challenge
– Using CS2N for our Classrooms