Coding Galaxy vs Coding Express LEGO® Education

Hour of Code - Adventure Planet • 10 free learning missions for beginners as you to experience the exciting coding puzzles • Teaching plans and worksheets are available for in-class teaching ------------------------------- Coding Galaxy is an award-winning learning solution designed for K–12 students to develop computational thinking skills and get familiar with concepts in coding and innovative technologies. With engaging lessons, learning games and projects for 21st century technology education, we foster and shape next generation innovators. Coding Galaxy - Computational Thinking learning series has been qualified by Education Alliance Finland, recognized by SIIA CODiE Award, Asia Smart App Awards and Hong Kong ICT Awards. As a passionate team in education, we will continue to enhance teaching and learning with technologies Coding Galaxy is a platform for learning computational thinking, designed for students aged 5 or above. The complete teaching package includes learning software, unplugged activities, teaching plans and tools, and learning reports. The course content is designed and written by experienced teachers and educational technology specialists, integrating learning design and curriculum from across the globe, including Europe, America and Asia. Through over 200 missions and a variety of learning activities, the course develops students with problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and leadership skills. With the comprehensive teaching package, the teacher will deliver quality lessons of these skills and knowledge of the 21st century with ease, fostering the next generation of talents. **Learning Objectives** 1. Develop computational thinking skill and problem-solving skills (Induction and deduction, Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction, Algorithmic Thinking, Testing and Debugging) 2. Master basic computer science concepts: Sequence, Looping, Conditional Logic, Function, and Parallelism 3. Broaden essential life skills with the 4Cs (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity) and leadership skills **Highlighted Features** - More than 200 missions - Multiple Learning modes (Self-Learning, Collaborative and eSports mode) for different learning environments - Scaffolding learning process with in-game instructions and hints - Engaging learning experience with adventurous storyline and heroic tasks - Users performance tracking - In-app learning report - Well aligns with the International Computer Science Education Standard, by building up fundamental computational thinking skills

All on board the Coding Express! Coding Express LEGO® Education introduces early coding concepts and 21st century skills to preschoolers. Using the popular LEGO® DUPLO® train set, teacher guide and an easy-to-use app, preschool teachers have all they need to teach early coding concepts. TEACHER QUOTES “I have never seen anything like Coding Express and I am very intrigued with its structure and the varying ways it can teach children specific skills they might not have gained through play before. I love its versatility and how the many different areas of play will keep most children occupied for a very long time.” Kate, preschool teacher, USA “Coding Express gives preschoolers a very different learning experience. Building different shapes with the train track helps them to understand the coding concept and combined with the educational activities and teacher material it makes early coding intuitive, fun and educational. The app enhances the experience and it gives the early learners more ways to learn about coding.” Wenting, pre-school and kindergarten teacher, China With the Coding Express app and LEGO® DUPLO® solution you will get: • 234 LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, including Push & Go train with lights and sounds, motor, color sensor, 5 color-coded action bricks, 2 railroad switches and 3.8 meters of train track • Teaching materials that includes 8 online lessons, introduction guide, poster, 3 building inspiration cards for building 12 unique models, 5 getting started activities and 8 simple video tutorials • Free app featuring 4 fun and educational activity areas, including: o Journeys: Explore destinations and traffic signs. Learn about the sequencing of events, making predictions, planning and problem solving. Characters: Support children’s social and emotional development. Children identify and examine the feelings of characters, considering the consequences for others. Math: Explore and understand how to measure, estimate distance and identify numbers. Music: Learn about sequencing and looping. Compose simple melodies, explore different animal and instruments sounds. • Key learning values include sequencing, looping, conditional coding, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, language and literacy, and expressing ideas with digital elements • Teaching solution and early coding toy for preschool children 2-5 years old; Developed using science, math and technology from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the 21st Century Early Learning Framework (P21 ELF) and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. *** IMPORTANT*** This is not a standalone educational app. This app is used to program the LEGO® Education Coding Express set, which is sold separately. Please contact your local LEGO Education reseller for further information. Getting Started: www.legoeducation.com/codingexpress Lesson Plans: www.legoeducation.com/lessons/codingexpress Support: www.lego.com/service Twitter: www.twitter.com/lego_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/LEGOeducationNorthAmerica Instagram: www.instagram.com/legoeducation Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/legoeducation LEGO, the LEGO logo and DUPLO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.