FIRST Lego League Challenge Professional Learning

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FIRST ® LEGO ® League Challenge professional development gives participants a strong understanding of how to implement the Challenge program and how to achieve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning objectives. In Challenge, teams of students in grades 4-8 engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering - building and programming a LEGO ® robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. Friendly competition is at the heart of FIRST LEGO League Challenge, and participants will walk in the footsteps of the students as they engage in hands-on experiences.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for FIRST Robotics Coaches.

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What You Will Learn

  • Participate in the FIRST experience from a student’s point of view
  • Become familiar with FIRST LEGO League Challenge materials and program implementation
  • Learn how to guide students through the science behind the Challenge theme and facilitate the creative design of a solution (or modify an existing solution) to a real-world problem
  • Build a LEGO Education SPIKE Prime or LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot and program the robot using the corresponding software
  • Understand how to prepare students for a culminating celebration/competition
  • Be able to foster computational thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Have experience with Project-Based Learning, the Engineering Design Process, and 21st ?Century Skills
  • Implement Diversity and Inclusion practices
  • Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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