LEGO Digital Designer
After reading a post in Alvin’s Educational Technology Blog, I thought I would try out LEGO Digital Designs.
Well, it really is fun. Who doesn’t love LEGOs? Not only that, but it requires some planning and critical thinking. Plus, you aren’t just slapping bricks together, you are learning how to manipulate them virtually. Also, LEGO has a simpler online version called Creative Builder, which has a blank slate builder, a planned builder, and a speed builder (yikes!). Not only that, but kids can join LEGO.com and become part of a LEGO enthusiast community with virtual building challenges, games, and lots of really fun and creative activities. The parents page says:
The My LEGO Network is a safe online play environment for kids. Learn about the precautions we take to ensure your child’s security. Read more…
LEGO also offers free downloads of activities designed for various ages in the classroom.
For early year’s we focus primarily on helping youngsters to develop their creative, social and expressive skills, as well as encouraging them to develop a general knowledge and understanding of the world around them. For schools our focus is on Science, Technology, Design, Engineering and Mathematics.
