Topic/Area: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths
Date released: 2009
Type of Best Practices
Exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and other subjects in new, fun and innovative ways that supplement and enhance young people’s school education.
Partners / network
LEGO® Education, DCU, Learnit
Description of the methods/ approach
The only official partner of LEGO® Education in Ireland there are after-school classes, weekend workshops, summer camps, birthday parties and other events inside schools, colleges, libraries, homes and further education venues throughout the country.
Workshops include:
- Early Builders
- Junior Robotics
- Senior Robotics
- Girl Power
- Family Workshops
- Parents Playtime
Purpose/Aim
Through award-winning camps and workshops, young children not only gain a deeper understanding of STEM subjects, they also learn how to think creatively, solve problems and work as a team - all key skills which can be applied to other subjects and brought with them into adulthood..
With an increasing demand for our services, we are taking our classes and camps to a growing number of venues throughout Ireland. See our Locations page to find the nearest one to you.
Evaluation (results) of its effectiveness (if applicable)
Since launching in 2009, Learnit as wider organization has delivered an expanding range of professional, hands-on, engaging workshops. 68,488 young people have participated
- 3482 Workshops taken
- 2886 School workshops delivered
Overview of the lessons learned which are relevant to the project
They also provide courses in Ireland’s leading teacher training colleges and collaborate with other third level institutions through sister organization - STEM Solutions
References/ online sources