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Slangen, L. et al. What pupils can learn from working with robotic direct manipulation environments.

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Slangen, L. et al. What pupils can learn from working with robotic direct manipulation environments.

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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10798-010-9130-8 This study investigates what pupils aged 10–12 can learn from working with robots...

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Crib, Rachel (2023) Why Coding is Useful for Your Child. 

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Crib, Rachel (2023) Why Coding is Useful for Your Child. 

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https://www.proquest.com/docview/2776908682/69BD9EF9DBDB4DB6PQ/2?accountid=35887

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Nguyen, Linh Cuong (2020) Impact of Humanoid Robots on Australian Public Libraries.

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Nguyen, Linh Cuong (2020) Impact of Humanoid Robots on Australian Public Libraries.

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The Impact of Humanoid Robots on Australian Public Libraries

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https://wiki.slq.qld.gov.au/doku.php?id=digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_mindstorms:start

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Lego Mindstorms is a platform to support the development of programmable robots based on Lego building blocks. It contains an intelligent brick computer that controls the system, a set of modular sensors and motors, and Lego parts from the Technic line to create the mechanical systems.

Everything you need comes in one box. You begin by building your robot, following the step-by-step visual instructions. Then, after downloading the free EV3 Programmer App to your computer (PC or Mac) or tablet, you can program the robot to move and carry out actions.

Product Cost

Core Set $650-$750
Expansion Set $150-$200
A rechargeable battery kit is available as an optional extra ($200-$250) or included in the Starter kit

Where to Purchase

Can be purchased from larger toy/educational stores or Modern Teaching Aids

Product Requirements

A Computer or Tablet with Bluetooth capabilities is required

Each Intelligent Brick uses 6AA batteries or the optional rechargeable battery.

Loanable Kits

State Library has kits of this item available for loan to libraries within the Regional Libraries Queensland and Indigenous Knowledge Centres network. Libraries can place a reservation through the Aurora catalogue (availability is subject to existing reservations, loans and associated return dates).

The kits are for use by patrons within the library only, as part of supervised library programming. They will not be listed in the public online catalogue for personal reservation.

Please contact Access Services, or phone 07 3842 9014 with any queries.

Use In Libraries

Moreton Bay Library

Moreton Bay is one of 19 Successful FIRST® LEGO® League Robotics Grant recipients and the first to organise a community competition through this grant program. Moreton Bay provided weekly workshops for 6 weeks with a small group of young people using the LEGO® Mindstorms® kit. Their key learnings are as follows:

Incorporate a mentoring structure during the program

Develop partnerships where possible. For example, a partnership with Robotics@QUT ambassadors was very useful as it created a better ratio of mentors to participants

Build a strong foundation with secondary teachers from the local schools

Share all aspects of FIRST® LEGO® Australia training with your LEGO® Robotics team, including the tournaments (set up table), goals and team spirit, even if not specific to local program.

Activities

Resources

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts can be ordered directly from LEGO at http://service.lego.com/en-us/replacementparts. You will require either the LEGO set number or the individual LEGO brick part number.

LEGO Set numbers can be found on the original LEGO box while brick part numbers are embossed on each brick. You can also use the website http://bricklink.com/ to search for set/part numbers.

Set Content List

Models

Video Tutorials

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Lego Mindstorms is a platform to support the development of programmable robots based on Lego building blocks. It contains an intelligent brick computer that controls the system, a set of modular sensors and motors, and Lego parts from the Technic line to create the mechanical systems. Everything you need comes in one box.

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FIRST.LEGO.LEAGUE (2023) A Hands-On Approach to STEM Learning.

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FIRST.LEGO.LEAGUE (2023) A Hands-On Approach to STEM Learning.

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https://firstaustralia.org/programs/first-lego-league/

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Black, Michael (2018) High-tech robot couriers set efficiency in motion at the National Library of Australia.

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Black, Michael (2018) High-tech robot couriers set efficiency in motion at the National Library of Australia.

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https://ev3lessons.com/en/
This is an excellent open source website which provides free quality lesson plans at 3 different levels - Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced - with Robot designs and more.

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Peachy, Jenny (2014) Four of U.K.'s most innovative libraries.

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Peachy, Jenny (2014) Four of U.K.'s most innovative libraries.

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https://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2014/sep/01/four-of-the-uks-most-innovative-libraries

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LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 - Building Instructions

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LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 - Building Instructions

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https://education.lego.com/en-us/product-resources/mindstorms-ev3/downloads/building-instructions

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Mindstorms
Link to First Lego Leagues Competitions at the end of the article.

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Prendergast, Tess (2012) Brick by Brick.

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Prendergast, Tess (2012) Brick by Brick.

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Creating and coding LEGO MINDSTORMS robots improve problem solving and creative thinking, adapting to situations, collaborating and interacting with peers. 

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Afari, Ernest and Khine, Myint Swe (2017) Robotics as an Educational Tool: Impact of LEGO MINDSTORMS. 

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Afari, Ernest and Khine, Myint Swe (2017) Robotics as an Educational Tool: Impact of LEGO MINDSTORMS. 

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Suarez, Romero J. (2010) LEGO MINDSTORMS, Scratch and PicoCricket: Analysis of Best Practices for Public Libraries.

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Suarez, Romero J. (2010) LEGO MINDSTORMS, Scratch and PicoCricket: Analysis of Best Practices for Public Libraries.

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LIBRARY Programming with Lego Mindstorms