Three new LEGO Robotics kits were added to the Sunshine Coast School District’s learning resources as a result of a donation of $2k from Technology Festival Association of BC (TFABC).
The School District had 6 kits which meant half a class could work together on building and coding robotics. Another 6 kits were needed for a full class to be engaged. “We learned of the need and agreed we would support the purchase of 3 additional LEGO Robotic kits,” said TFABC President John Leech.
The robotic kits allow students to explore many STEM concepts in an inclusive, real-world applications environment. Using critical and creative thinking skills students can work collaboratively to design, protype, test, and code, endless numbers of working models. LEGO provides curriculum for students to be inventors, entrepreneurs, data scientists, and even compete in robotics competitions.
“The additional kits are appreciated as is the great work carried out by Technology Festival Association of BC,” said Jennifer Roberts, Assistant Superintendent at Sunshine Coast School District. The District’s lead on STEM programming, Pam Kaatz, Inclusion Technology Coordinator, is working with TFABC to frame a program that will help deliver hands-on STEM experiences for students. The partnership with groups like TFABC helps teachers and students as they explore and learn about STEM and its applications. TFABC, a not-for-profit association based on the Sunshine Coast, supports the delivery of education tied to STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. “This contribution of 3 LEGO Robotics kits adds to TFABC’s Egg Drop Egg-sperience and the Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest,” said TFABC Board Treasurer, Scott Keck, a local architect helping TFABC deliver STEM experiences to students.