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• Enhancement: Sorting trays enable students to identify categories of
pieces, and structured activities allow students to explore and practice
building with LEGO pieces prior to robot construction.
3. Robotics: Programming Supports
• Goal: Learning to write code so a LEGO Robot works as intended.
• Curricular Barrier: ECS uses NXT-G, a visual programming software
that requires students to see and move blocks on the screen.
• Enhancement: JBrick programming software supports student writing
of text-based code, scaffolded by auditory prompts. Lines of code are
highlighted for students with low vision.
Picture 6 – Sorting tray for robotics activity
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