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Lego Mindstorms

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Resource description: Lego Mindstorms (sometimes stylized as LEGO MINDSTORMS) is a line of educational kits for building programmable robots based on Lego bricks, it is currently used in many introductory robotics educational contexts.

https://www.lego.com/pt-pt/themes/mindstorms
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
It can be applied in introductory robot programming and prototyping. This resource could be applied for children understand the concept of sensor and actuator.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation
  • Anxiety
  • Regulating Emotions
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Sharing a common focus
  • Time management
Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Cognitive Abilities
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Specialized skills or talents
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Intense focus
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Specific sensory preferences
Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Sensory Information Management
  • Sensory-perceptual self-stimulation behaviors
Social Communication Challenges
  • Cooperative Interaction
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Improving Attention and focus
  • Learning Arts concepts