LEGO Education SPIKE The LEGO Group
winget install --id=LEGO.LEGOEducationSPIKE -e The SPIKE App is a student-facing app that can be used with both SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime to follow and complete lessons. The app includes “getting started” material, lessons, building instructions, and a series of coding experiences that progress from icon- and word-block coding based on Scratch to text-based coding based on Python.
The SPIKE App is a student-facing application designed to facilitate engaging and interactive lessons using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime sets. It serves as a comprehensive platform for learners to follow guided instructions, complete projects, and develop coding skills through progressive learning experiences.
Key Features:
- Getting Started Material: Comprehensive tutorials to help students become familiar with the app and hardware.
- Structured Lessons: Curated content aligned with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education standards.
- Progressive Coding Experiences: A gradual transition from icon-based coding to advanced Python programming, catering to varying skill levels.
- Building Instructions: Detailed guidance for constructing models using SPIKE sets.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for students in grades K-8, the SPIKE App fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It supports playful learning, enabling students to explore concepts through hands-on activities and coding challenges. The app’s structured approach ensures that learners progress confidently from basic to advanced coding techniques, preparing them for future STEM-related endeavors.
The SPIKE App is available on multiple platforms, including Mac OS, Windows 10, iPad, Android, and Chromebook, and can be installed via winget.