FIRST Lego League Discover/Explore Professional Learning

1 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

In the FIRST® LEGO® League Discover professional development course, participants will learn how to engage participants in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning. This course uses a playful approach to introduce STEM concepts to children while igniting their natural curiosity and building their habits of learning. Participants will explore hands- on activities for the classroom and at home using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks.

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
  • Explore the essential components of the FIRST LEGO League Discover
  • Experience using Discover Set, Team Meeting Guide, Engineering Notebook and STEAM Park Set
  • Practice LEGO ® Six Bricks activities and learn how to facilitate Discover in your classroom
  • Obtain ideas to run and facilitate hands-on playful learning  ? Collaborate with other participants and share best practices
  • 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
  • Explore ways to bring learning home to families through interactive activities using the FIRST LEGO League Discover More take-home set of materials

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.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.