The focus of LEGO WeDo is to encourage students to explore STEM subjects in a fun and engaging manner. What is LEGO WeDo? LEGO WeDo is an educational set that combines LEGO bricks and software, introducing computational thinking and engineering principles through projects and an inquiry-based approach to learning. Olivia, a grade 2 pupil, is one of those students that LEGO is trying to appeal to as they promote STEM-based subjects through robotics hardware and software. Many children grew up playing with LEGO toys and the company has understood that times are changing, so their iconic bricks are changing with them. The colorful bricks have been an inspiration for everything from towers to bridges to cars and houses, allowing girls and boys of all ages to explore their imaginations through play. Links to download the WeDo software can be found on LEGO Education Downloads.LEGO has always been a staple of children’s toys and many parents’ foot has felt the pain of a LEGO brick. Although it is possible to untether the WeDo by powering the motor directly, it will not follow a program. Creations need to remain tethered to the computer for power and to follow a program. The original LEGO WeDo Core Set (9580) has 158 pieces, including two sensors (tilt and motion), a motor, and a USB hub. WeDo 1.0 (9580) Original LEGO WeDo Core Set WeDo (1.0 and 2.0) can also be programmed using Scratch. Additional curriculum materials are also available from LEGO Education. Curriculum support that is targeted to science and computing is available from within software. Links to download the WeDo 2.0 software can be found on LEGO Education Downloads. The SmartHub is powered by either two AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack (purchased separately).

WeDo 2.0 features a programmable SmartHub that connects to a computer or tablet via Bluetooth Low Energy, meaning that there is no longer a need to physically tether creations to a computer (as was required with the original WeDo kit). The WeDo 2.0 Software is available for desktops and tablets and is free to download. The LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set (45300) contains 280 pieces, including a motor, and tilt sensor, and motion sensor. WeDo 2.0 was released at the beginning of 2016. The original WeDo set was released in 2009. LEGO WeDo is a robotics kit designed for younger students.

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