Reactions to story from Boing Boing Gadgets

• 

  Droids for Schools

  http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/08/15/droids-for-schools/
  23 days ago in Thoughts from a Droid · Authority: 1

  As readers may already know, I have noted in the past that early education is important in forming mental structures, work habits, and attitudes that will last a being throughout life. Therefore, I am very happy to see this upcoming product from LEGO.  Designed for children of elementary school age, it is an intermediate step between their standard LEGO bricks and their more full-featured Mindstorms product. I really would like to see more of these products on available.  Not only making droids more interesting to younger children, but learning in general, and the sciences in specific, is very dear to my inner workings. WeDo: LEGO’s new robotics system for elementary schools (Boing Boing Gadgets)
• 

  LEGO Comes To the Classroom With WeDo Robotics

  http://www.switched.com/2008/08/03/lego-gets--into-classroom...
  34 days ago in Switched · Authority: 1,225

  LEGO Comes To the Classroom With WeDo Robotics by Darren Murph, posted Aug 3rd 2008 at 2:01PM There was a time when the world was more innocent and Lincoln Logs in elementary classrooms were a given, but now that teachers are looking to squash every ounce of fun between 8AM and 3PM (okay, so maybe we just had a rough experience or two), LEGO's taking the back door in. The WeDo robotics kit is marketed toward elementary schools and the younger kids within them, with each package containing 158 blocks, gears, levers, etc., a USB hub for connecting to your Mac / PC, OLPC XO or Intel Classmate, a motor, one motion sensor, one tilt sensor and a CD with a smattering of sure-to-be-riveting activities. Mum's the word on pricing for now, but considering your tax dollars will be paying for 'em, it's not like you'll really benefit from knowing. [Via BoingBoing]Read
• 

  Samsung Blackjack III comes in U.S this October

  http://www.gadgetquid.com/gps/samsung-blackjack-iii-comes-in...
  41 days ago in Daily Hi-Tech News and Electronics · Authority: 1

  Samsung will launch the Blackjack III in U.S this October. Blackjack III is a smartphone with GPS feature. Beside GPS, it will feature an integrated camera, QWERTY keyboard, also supports with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS. The Blackjack III also adding Wi-Fi and 3G HDSPA high speed connection with, its available in touchscreen. [ link ]
• 

  Introducing robotics to kids with LEGO

  http://blogmonsterph.com/science-technology/introducing-robo...
  41 days ago in blogmonsterph.com · Authority: 1

  There was a time when the world was more innocent and Lincoln Logs in elementary classrooms were a given, but now that teachers are looking to squash every ounce of fun between 8AM and 3PM (okay, so maybe we just had a rough experience or two), LEGO’s taking the back door in. The WeDo robotics kit is marketed toward elementary schools and the younger kids within them, with each package containing 158 blocks, gears, levers, etc., a USB hub for connecting to your Mac / PC, OLPC XO or Intel Classmate, a motor, one motion sensor, one tilt sensor and a CD with a smattering of sure-to-be-riveting activities. Mum’s the word on pricing for now, but considering your tax dollars will be paying for ‘em, it’s not like you’ll really benefit from knowing. [Via BoingBoing]
• 

  WeDo: LEGO’s new robotics system for elementary schools

  http://complicittheory.livejournal.com/288275.html
  46 days ago in Complicity Theory · No authority yet

  WeDo: LEGO’s new robotics system for elementary schools - Boing Boing Gadgets pointed me to LEGO Education News LEGO has announced a low-end, tethered robotics system called “WeDO” designed to be used in classrooms of elementary-aged children. It won’t replace Mindstorms, but instead serve as an intermediate step between the more fully featured robotics platform and regular, non-robotic LEGO. The WeDo system will be available at the first of the year. Prices have not yet been announced. I wonder if we could get together with LEGO and sponsor a few kits for some Brooklyn schools. From their press release: The complete LEGO WeDo package includes:   • 158 brightly colored LEGO elements, including gears, and levers  • One LEGO USB Hub connects directly to a Mac/PC laptop, desktop, OLPC XO or Intel Classmate  computer to allow control of hardware input (tilt and motion sensors) and output (motor),  thereby bringing models to life  • One motor, one motion sensor and one tilt sensor   • Drag‐and‐drop icon‐based software that provides an intuitive and easy‐to‐use programming  environment suitable for beginners and experienced users alike, developed by a leading  provider of engineering hardware and software, National Instruments  • Activity pack CD‐Rom provides up to 24 hours of instruction and includes 12 activities based on  four themes: Amazing Mechanisms, Wild Animals, Play Soccer and Adventure Stories. Running  alongside programming software, activities are introduced via animations. Teacher notes and  glossary are also included. Obviously I want one. It will work with the olpc as well.
• 

  WeDo: LEGO’s new robotics system for elementary schools

  http://www.lemmingworks.org/weblog/?p=1300
  43 days ago in Lemmingworks - Jason Nolan on the Net · Authority: 8

  WeDo: LEGO’s new robotics system for elementary schools Posted by: jason in Livejournal WeDo: LEGO’s new robotics system for elementary schools - Boing Boing Gadgets pointed me to LEGO Education News LEGO has announced a low-end, tethered robotics system called “WeDO” designed to be used in classrooms of elementary-aged children. It won’t replace Mindstorms, but instead serve as an intermediate step between the more fully featured robotics platform and regular, non-robotic LEGO. The WeDo system will be available at the first of the year. Prices have not yet been announced. I wonder if we could get together with LEGO and sponsor a few kits for some Brooklyn schools. From their press release: The complete LEGO WeDo package includes:   • 158 brightly colored LEGO elements, including gears, and levers  • One LEGO USB Hub connects directly to a Mac/PC laptop, desktop, OLPC XO or Intel Classmate  computer to allow control of hardware input (tilt and motion sensors) and output (motor),  thereby bringing models to life  • One motor, one motion sensor and one tilt sensor   • Drag‐and‐drop icon‐based software that provides an intuitive and easy‐to‐use programming  environment suitable for beginners and experienced users alike, developed by a leading  provider of engineering hardware and software, National Instruments  • Activity pack CD‐Rom provides up to 24 hours of instruction and includes 12 activities based on  four themes: Amazing Mechanisms, Wild Animals, Play Soccer and Adventure Stories. Running  alongside programming software, activities are introduced via animations. Teacher notes and  glossary are also included. Obviously I want one. It will work with the olpc as well. No Comments »
• 

  LEGO gets into classrooms with WeDo robotics systems

  http://www.joxx.net/lego-gets-into-classrooms-with-wedo-robo...
  43 days ago in Joxx.net · Authority: 10

  Filed under: Misc. Gadgets There was a time when the world was more innocent and Lincoln Logs in elementary classrooms were a given, but now that teachers are looking to squash every ounce of fun between 8AM and 3PM (okay, so maybe we just had a rough experience or two), LEGO’s taking the back door in. The WeDo robotics kit is marketed toward elementary schools and the younger kids within them, with each package containing 158 blocks, gears, levers, etc., a USB hub for connecting to your Mac / PC, OLPC XO or Intel Classmate, a motor, one motion sensor, one tilt sensor and a CD with a smattering of sure-to-be-riveting activities. Mum’s the word on pricing for now, but considering your tax dollars will be paying for ‘em, it’s not like you’ll really benefit from knowing. [Via BoingBoing] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ShareThis
• 

  LEGO gets into classrooms with WeDo robotics systems

  http://nexgenlife.com/2008/07/26/lego-gets-into-classrooms-w...
  43 days ago in nexgenlife.com : next gen life blog · Authority: 12

  Filed under: Misc. Gadgets There was a time when the world was more innocent and Lincoln Logs in elementary classrooms were a given, but now that teachers are looking to squash every ounce of fun between 8AM and 3PM (okay, so maybe we just had a rough experience or two), LEGO’s taking the back door in. The WeDo robotics kit is marketed toward elementary schools and the younger kids within them, with each package containing 158 blocks, gears, levers, etc., a USB hub for connecting to your Mac / Personal computer, OLPC XO or Intel Classmate, a motor, one motion sensor, one tilt sensor and a CD with a smattering of sure-to-be-riveting activities. Mum’s the word on pricing for now, but considering your tax dollars will be paying for ‘em, it’s not like you’ll really benefit from knowing. [Via BoingBoing] ||| Via [engadget] Share This Share This

Advertise on Technorati

Advertise on Technorati