LEGO\u00ae Education has announced a new hands-on solution and curriculum for computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for year 1-9 classrooms that fosters collaboration, creativity, and learning outcomes. Shipping from April 2026, LEGO\u00ae Education Computer Science & AI enables schools to expand critically needed access to computer science and AI education.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a vision for kids learning, building and coding together \u2013 moving away from classrooms where kids work individually on computers with headphones on,\u201d said Atish Gonsalves, Head of Product, Computer Science & AI, LEGO Education. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, students collaborate and work in groups of four while teachers facilitate hands-on lessons with ready-to-use materials. Kits are specifically designed for years 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9, featuring LEGO\u00ae bricks, hardware and lessons that are accessible for beginners yet offer infinite possibilities for experienced learners.<\/p>\n
\u2018Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education\u2019 found that many teachers are lacking the right tools to engage their students in these concepts. In fact, more than half of teachers globally say current resources leave students \u201cbored\u201d, and nearly half say computer science isn\u2019t relatable and doesn\u2019t connect to students\u2019 interests or day-to-day. While 69 per cent of global teachers agree AI literacy is critical for students\u2019 futures, 40 per cent say their schools aren\u2019t prepared to teach it responsibly.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe future will be led by children who don\u2019t just use technology \u2013 they understand it, question it and ultimately build a better world with it,\u201d said Andrew Sliwinski, Head of Product Experience, LEGO Education. \u201cAI presents incredible opportunities for learning, but it must be introduced with intention and care. This is why we developed a solution for the classroom grounded in the LEGO Group\u2019s values of child safety, privacy and well-being. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, children engage with AI to build their understanding of how the technology works in a safe and responsible way.\u201d<\/p>\n
LEGO Education is introducing a hands-on, student-centred approach to effectively teach computer science concepts in the classroom and foster AI literacy, creativity and student agency. The report found that teachers value digital learning with screens but want more balance to deliver the best learning outcomes. The LEGO Education curriculum includes both screen-free lessons and lessons that combine physical bricks with the digital LEGO\u00ae Education Coding Canvas to bring student creations to life. To understand why and how the technology works, students build and experiment with AI, ultimately learning how to engage with it in a more meaningful and responsible way. This marks a significant shift in how these subjects are taught in classrooms.<\/p>\n
With the upcoming launch of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI and the recent introduction of LEGO\u00ae Education Science, LEGO Education is designing solutions that equip schools with the tools they need to more easily and effectively teach subjects that have often been disconnected and inaccessible to many students and teachers. As part of this transition, the LEGO\u00ae Education SPIKE™ Portfolio will retire, including LEGO\u00ae Education SPIKE™ Prime and LEGO\u00ae Education SPIKE™ Essential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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