How FLL Breeds Creativity, Innovation, and STEM Skills Into Kids
The Problem With Traditional Education
STEM, Robotics, and Computer Science represent the future. We are experiencing one of the greatest technological revolutions in the history of humankind. Computer science, AI, and robotics are transforming the world at an unprecedented pace.
Traditional education systems are completely outdated. School curriculums are years behind current industry standards and fail to teach children the STEM skills and creativity necessary to adapt to an ever-evolving technological landscape.
After-school math and coding classes are also insufficient. Rather than inspiring children to innovate, traditional education systems and after-school classes stifle creativity and lead children to lose interest in STEM due to their monotonous and rigid nature.
AI and ChatGPT are becoming more intelligent every day and replacing the workforce at a rapid pace. In his book, AI Super-Powers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order, Kai-Fu Lee addresses that “based on the current [2018] trends in technology advancement and adoption…within fifteen years, artificial intelligence will technically be able to replace around 40 to 50 percent of jobs in the United States” (Lee, 2018, p. 19).
With AI taking over, the only way to stand out is not traditional knowledge… but creativity and passion. Having a strong passion for STEM, as well as the creativity and imagination to innovate, is something AI will never replace.
The Solution
FLL (First Robotics League)… a Robotics Competition that makes STEM fun and engaging to kids, and breeds the creativity, collaboration skills, and competitiveness to thrive in the industry. FLL teaches kids robotics, building, programming, and most importantly the problem-solving skills of an well-rounded engineer. The best way to learn STEM is by building robots that fail, testing out new ideas, and constantly improving on designs.
What is FLL?
First Robotics League (FLL) sparks excitement for STEM!
FLL is perfect for students in grades 4 to 7. In FLL, kids form teams to design, build, and program LEGO robots to complete fun challenges. These robots compete on a game field, earning points by solving missions. Teams take part in various tournaments throughout the year, leading up to the FLL World Festival, where top teams from around the world compete.
With over 35,000 teams worldwide, FLL allows kids to explore STEM, engineering, and computer science in a fun and exciting way that they can never experience in school classes. Join FLL to start a journey of creativity, innovation, and teamwork!
Our FLL Program
First, we’ll put your child onto a solid team with good chemistry.
From there, we’ll teach them the foundation of Lego Robotics in our training program. Our 8 week lesson system will bring your child up to speed with building and programming in EV3 Lego Robotics, even if they have no prior robotics experience.
Afterwards, they’ll continue to get extensive coaching, and will work with their team to develop various robot designs throughout the season.
Training Program
| Lesson | Content | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is robotics, introduction to lego parts | Building Basic Robot |
| 2 | Building techniques | Building Basic Robot |
| 3 | Advanced building techniques | Building/refining Basic Robot |
| 4 | Build lesson | |
| 5 | Basic programming | Line Following program |
| 6 | Basic programming | P control in movement, Gyro following |
| 7 | Intermediate programming | My-blocks, P control in turning |
| 8 | Advanced Programming |
