24AE405 Digital Innovation with LEGO SPIKE and Beebots

Digitial Innovation with Lego Spike and Bee-Bot

Date: 1st - 5th July 2025

Venue: Athlone Education Support Centre. N37 H043

Facilitators: Martin Hanly & Ronan Scally

This summer course is designed to immerse teachers in the world of 21st century thinking, focusing on the innovative use of LEGO Spike Essential, bee bots and aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Throughout the course, participants will delve into practical and innovative resources, exploring how they can be effectively integrated into the classroom to foster computational thinking and creativity.

This course will introduce the fundamentals of AI in education, providing insights into how AI can be used to personalise learning experiences and make teaching more inclusive. Educators will learn about the potential of AI to support diverse learning needs, thereby enhancing student engagement and understanding across various subject areas.

The course also covers other essential topics, such as digital citizenship and online safety, finding and selecting high-quality digital content, and exploring the Digital Learning Framework