LEGO®-Based Lessons: An Introduction

Welcome to LEGO-Based Lessons: An Introduction! This free online course is designed to give educators, homeschoolers, and Sunday school teachers an overview of the skills and knowledge to effectively use LEGO as a powerful teaching tool. Across five engaging modules, you'll explore the potential of LEGO to enhance learning in a variety of educational settings. Module 1: Introduction This module introduces the course objectives, outlines the benefits of incorporating LEGO into teaching, and provides an overview of what you'll learn in the upcoming modules. Module 2: Background Here, we delve into the history of LEGO in education, exploring how it has been used to support learning in different contexts. Module 3: Theory In this module, we explore the educational theories that underpin LEGO-based learning. Module 4: Practice This hands-on module provides practical guidance on integrating LEGO into your teaching practice. Module 5: Conclusions In the final module, we'll recap the key takeaways from the course and discuss how to implement LEGO-based lessons in your educational environment. By the end of this course, you'll have a clearer understanding about how LEGO can be used to create engaging, interactive, and effective lessons. Also if the ideas within this free course seem useful and appropriate for your students and educational setting you might now feel more confident in signing up for one of Calderbank Brick Academy's full certified courses.