LEGO® Education Professional Learning | STEAM Courses

Facilitated Learning Session Overview:
LEGO Education® Professional Coaching offers educators a more personalized program that continuously builds on teaching practices. This program is focused on transferring an educator's professional learning to their individual classroom. Led by a LEGO® Education Certified Academy Trainer, these sessions are for asking questions about facilitating learning and reflecting on experiences. All sessions are focused on meeting the goals of the individual educators. Educators will develop hands-on teaching and learning strategies ready to use immediately in their classroom, building their confidence in achieving learning outcomes.

Session: 2-Hour Facilitated Virtual Session

Facilitated Learning Session Overview:
In this professional learning series, teachers will explore hands-on approaches to boost confidence in early computer science, investigate standards-aligned lessons on computing concepts like sequencing and loops, develop foundational computational practices, learn strategies to adapt the curriculum for diverse learners, and apply their learning through an integrated lesson plan.

In this professional learning series, teachers will…

• explore ways a hands-on playful approach to learning to build confidence in computer science.
• investigate standards aligned lessons designed to help students grow in their understanding of foundational computing concepts such as sequencing, loops, cause and effect, etc.
• develop a foundational understanding of computational practices and tips for integration.
• explore strategies to assess student understanding and adapt the curriculum for diverse learners.
• apply learning through an integrated lesson plan.

Facilitated Learning Session Overview:
In this professional learning series, educators will discover how hands-on, playful approaches can build confidence in computer science for both teachers and students. Participants will explore standards-aligned lessons, develop foundational computational practices, and learn strategies for integrating these concepts across the curriculum. The session also focuses on fostering a positive classroom culture through student collaboration, assessing understanding, and differentiating instruction for diverse learners. Educators will apply their learning by creating an integrated lesson plan.

In this professional learning series, teachers will…

• explore hands-on approaches to build confidence in computer science for teachers and students.
• investigate standards-aligned lessons on key computer science concepts.
• develop foundational computational practices and strategies for curriculum integration.
• build a positive classroom culture that fosters student communication and collaboration.
• learn strategies to assess understanding and differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• apply learning by creating an integrated lesson plan.

Facilitated Learning Session Overview:
In this professional learning series, teachers will use the LEGO® Education Foundations of Physical Computing course to build foundational computer science skills through hands-on exploration of block-based programming. Participants will investigate standards-aligned lessons for integrating CS across STEM, connect learning to real-world problems and career pathways, and develop strategies to foster student collaboration and communication. The series also covers strategies to support student understanding and differentiating instruction for diverse learners. Teachers will apply their learning by completing a hands-on project.

In this professional learning series, teachers will…

• learn the basics of program creation using block-based languages
• develop a foundational understanding of computational practices and computer science knowledge and skills through hands on exploration
• investigate standards aligned lessons to support the seamless integration of CS across STEM
• explore real world problems and career pathways
• develop strategies to support classroom culture, including student communication and collaboration when designing computational artifacts
• Apply learning through a project

Facilitated Learning Session Overview:
This professional learning series is designed for teachers new to Python who want to transition from block-based to text-based programming using the LEGO® Education Introduction to Python Courses. With a slower, supportive pace, participants will develop foundational skills in programming LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime with Python while building instructional strategies for differentiation and scaffolding. The series focuses on fostering collaborative classroom culture, sharing knowledge with peers, and exploring strategies to support diverse learners through this transition.

In this professional learning series, teachers will…

• Learn strategies for transitioning from block-based to text-based programming.
• Explore LEGO Education Python programming through hands-on activities.
• Develop instructional strategies for differentiation and scaffolding.
• Build classroom culture that fosters student collaboration and communication.
• Collaborate with peers to deepen computer science teaching knowledge.
• Apply learnings through a project.

Facilitated Learning Session Overview:
This professional learning series is designed for teachers with some Python experience who want to deepen their skills to facilitate LEGO Education Python Courses. Participants will advance their knowledge of programming LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime with text-based coding while developing instructional strategies for differentiation and scaffolding. The series emphasizes fostering collaborative classroom culture, supporting student communication when designing computational artifacts, and sharing knowledge with peers to strengthen computer science teaching practices.

In this professional learning series, teachers will…

• Explore LEGO Education Python programming and syntax through hands-on activities.
• Investigate lessons from the LEGO Education Introduction to Python courses.
• Develop skills in programming LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime using text-based coding.
• Build instructional strategies for differentiation and scaffolding.
• Foster classroom culture that supports student communication and collaboration when designing computational artifacts.
• Collaborate with peers to deepen computer science teaching knowledge.
• Apply learnings through a project.