The educational affordances of Lego-based play in primary school

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Published: Dec 31, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/90
Keywords:
Lego bricks, Primary School, Planning Skills, Visual-Spatial Skills, Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL),

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Luisa Salmaso
Scuola di Dottorato in Scienze della Cognizione e della Formazione, Dipartimento di Filosofia e Beni Culturali, Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, Venezia

Abstract

This paper presents a learning experience with Lego bricks that was implemented in grades one and two at an Italian primary school. The experience highlighted some key aspects of how playing with Lego can develop visual-spatial and planning skills, and also contribute towards inclusion and gender equality.

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Vol. 21 No. 3 (2013): TD60 - General Issue On Educational Technology
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Articles - Special Issue

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