In this episode I speak with Rob Torok. Rob is a teacher in Tasmania, Australia. He has been using LEGO MINDSTORMS with his students since 2001. He is also the editor in chief for LEGO Engineering as well as the content editor for LEGO Education Australia (LEGOeducation.com.au).

We discuss creative thinking in regards to LEGO and hands on learning. This is the first part of a six part podcast as part of my Purposeful Play with LEGO online course.

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Topics We Explore

How has Rob been able to infuse creative thinking projects in the classroom?
The power of the LEGO Duck
Procrastination, students asking for extra time, and inverting the 80/20 principle
Example of 80/20 principle in classroom
Industrial Espionage – promoting kids to share and look at the work of others to learn.
Balancing the mindset of kids who feel they are not good enough to do work when they see amazing work. How do we keep voice and mindset strong in creative building?
Unduck Challenge to discover unintentional messages we are sending our students
Assessments that don’t limit creativity
The cornerstone of all learning and work is relationships and trust.