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    Announcing the 2011 LEGO Smart Creativity Contest winners!

    Congratulations to the 2011 LEGO Smart Creativity Contest winners! The slate of winners was revealed at the STEM Summit in St. Louis in November. The nationwide contest was designed for educators to showcase their creativity by demonstrating in an original video how they use LEGO Education materials to spark student innovation. The videos had to be less than 150 seconds and could feature classrooms using the materials, students telling a story, or a LEGO animation. Winners were selected in five segments...
    Posted to LEGO Smart by dsmith on 12-02-2011
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    Robots for Everyone!

    Robotics is a "cool" field of study and a great way to engage students! To find out how LEGO Education is making robotics or all ages, check out the article below. http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/robots_for_everyone_getting_kids_interested_in_pro.php
    Posted to LEGO Education by dsmith on 07-08-2011
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    LEGO Education Research Opportunity

    We are seeking elementary and middle schools to take part in a 3-year longitudinal study. The goal of the project is to examine the impact on numeracy and literacy scores when using a process that combines LEGO Education hands-on manipluatives with a Socratic method of questioning. The study will also examine the perceptual and behavioral effects from use of this process. Successful applicants will receive professional development and LEGO Education manipulatives specific to this project. In exchange...
    Posted to LEGO Education by npeterson on 06-03-2011
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    Don't Fail Me: Education in America

    On Sunday, May 15, CNN aired Don't Fail Me: Education in America , a documentary that followed three FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams during this year's season. The special will re-air on Saturday, May 21 at 8pm ET. You may also view the documentary in the below six-part YouTube series. Take a look at what these students, each from various backgrounds and regions of the United States, are able to accomplish thanks to their hard work and the dedication of those around them. Part 1: http...
    Posted to LEGO Education by dsmith on 05-20-2011
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    Introducing the FIRST Tech Challenge Rookie Team Incentive Program

    Here's the Game! While the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program continues to grow, we know that there are still plenty of future engineers out there to introduce to this fun, educational, and stimulating FIRST program! If you are familiar with FTC, you know that it provides students with a real-world engineering experience that is extraordinarily valuable as they go on to pursue careers in science, math, and engineering. As the economy continues to be a challenge and budgets are tight, FIRST wants...
    Posted to LEGO Education by dsmith on 02-06-2011
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    LEGO Education Advisory Panel in development!

    Last month we put out an invitation for our new LEGO Education Advisory Panel and the response was overwhelming! Many have emailed or called asking if we had received their application and asking when a decision will be made. With almost 1,400 applicants it is taking time to review and determine the best 25 individuals from a very qualified and passionate group of educators. We will be doing some follow-up in the next few weeks to further evaluate the top candidates and plan to make the announcement...
    Posted to LEGO Education by dsmith on 01-25-2011
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