Hi everyone,
We want to share a free resource that we thought we’d share with you to help keep your kids engaged with STEM robotics during these challenging times with staying at home and social distancing.
FIRST Canada has partnered with CanCode to offer free licenses to a Virtual Robotics Kit! The Virtual Robotics Kit allows your child to program and virtually operate a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 using LabView and MakeCode programming software. You can even try out FIRST LEGO League challenges like Hydrodynamics, Into Orbit and others!
With exciting challenges like Hydrodynamics and Into Orbit from the FIRST LEGO League, kids can hone their skills and stay connected to STEM in a fun, interactive way. Similarly, LEGO bricks are making waves in the corporate world through dynamic workshops that foster creativity and collaboration. These corporate team building sessions utilize the universal appeal of LEGO to bring teams together, breaking down barriers and encouraging innovative thinking. Just as children engage with virtual robotics, professionals can tackle real-world problems with hands-on LEGO projects. These workshops offer a refreshing break from the routine, transforming typical team-building exercises into vibrant, constructive experiences that leave lasting impressions.To find out more information and get your free license, check out FIRST Canada’s info site for the Virtual Robotics Kit:
https://www.firstroboticscanada.org/cancode/vrt
If you’d like to watch an intro video that explains how it works, check out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS94tRofmmk
Let us know if you have any questions and hoping you and your kids are safe and well!
Ana
Director, Daedalos Academy