NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
• LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 is a hands-on, elementary science solution that develops science practices in the classroom through a robot-based learning system.
• Correlated to standards-based projects, the solution engages and motivates students to solve real-world science problems by working with engineering, technology and coding through the LEGO® brick,
classroom-friendly software and 40+ hours of hands-on projects.
• LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 strengthens students’ understanding and develops competencies across key science topics including physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences and engineering.

CES – LAS VEGAS – NEWS RELEASE – January 5, 2016 – Today, LEGO® Education announced LEGO Education WeDo 2.0, a hands-on science solution designed for elementary classrooms using a robot-based learning system. The unique solution combines the LEGO® brick, classroom-friendly software and engaging, standards-based projects to teach elementary students essential science practices and skills . With WeDo 2.0, students explore, create and share their scientific discoveries as they build, program and modify projects. Through a series of collaborative challenges, they deeply engage with science, engineering, technology, and coding, sparking a love for experimentation and investigation. Teachers receive support through training, curriculum and built -in assessment. The result – a resource that builds students’ confidence to ask questions, define problems, and design their own solutions by putting scientific discovery in their hands.

Featuring curriculum that contains 40+ hours of lessons and activities built on key science standards for 2nd-4th grades, WeDo 2.0 enables students to engage with the science practices and engineering habits of mind by testing multiple designs through eight guided and eight open-ended projects. For example, in the “Drop and Rescue” project, students are challenged to design a device to reduce the impacts on humans, animals and the environment after an area has been damaged by a weather-related hazard. Students can prototype solutions to a challenge where there is no single right answer helping teach creativity and problem-solving skills. This also enables educators to tailor lessons to meet all students’ needs, no matter their abilities.

“Teachers know that science and technology skills are crucial for today’s elementary school students, but providing engaging projects that mean something in the real world is a challenge,” said Jeffrey Marlow, a Geobiologist at Harvard University and founder of The Mars Academy education and development program. “WeDo 2.0 offers projects that let students discover the surface of Mars with a model rover, or explore the Amazon rainforest thro ugh frog metamorphosis. These science lessons do more than just teach students facts to memorize – they represent an immersive experience that instills a deeper understanding of the scientific method and evidence -based reasoning. Not only are these skills central to science- and technology-based fields but providing a platform for our students to spark that one idea that could change the world is something they can build on for the rest of their lives.”

The wireless platform includes a Bluetooth low-energy Smarthub element; an electronic based building brick that is part of the LEGO Power Functions (LPF); a new technology platform for LEGO Education; one motor; one tilt and one motion sensor. The WeDo 2.0 Core software is an essential and easy-to-use component that is colorful, age- appropriate and has a drag-n-drop interface that is graphical in nature. It also contains a documentation tool that enables students to document their problem solving process and provides an assessment opportunity for teachers.

LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 is available today on iPad, Android, PC, and Macs. Chrome Book support will be available in the second half of 2016. A Scratch interface for WeDo 2.0 (both web-based and stand-alone) will be available for Macs in February 2016 and for PC/Windows in June 2016. For information on how to implement

LEGO WeDo 2.0 in your school, or how to transition to WeDo 2.0 from WeDo, visit www.LEGOeducation.us/WeDo

About LEGO® Educati on:
LEGO® Education offers playful learning experiences and teaching solutions based on the LEGO® system of bricks,
curriculum-relevant material, and physical and digital resources to preschool, elementary, middle school, and after school. In partnership with educators for more than 35 years, we support teaching in an inspiring, engaging, and effective way. Our educational solutions, which range from humanities to science, enable every student to succeed by encouraging them to become active, collaborative learners, build skills for future challenges, and establish a positive mind-set toward learning.

LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group.

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3M
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ASUS
ASUS Transforms Innovation into Style at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! ASUS presents the latest PC technologies featuring the uniquely styled Zenbook Prime, PA248Q Professional Series Monitor, and the Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Tablet.

AT&T
AT&T will be showcasing the latest in its device portfolio including LTE smartphones, waterproof tablets and accessories.

Audyssey
Audyssey will showcase its portfolio of premium audio products, including its AirPlay-enabled audio dock that streams music wirelessly throughout the home.

Best Buy
Best Buy provides the most products across more categories and in more places to help match each customer with the right technology; the team will be showcasing top holiday items including mobile phones, tablets, accessories, HDTVs and more.

Brookstone
Brookstone will be showcasing some of the most popular products to come out of the Brookstone Design Center and debuting exciting launch partner products before they hit stores.

Buffalo
Buffalo will be showcasing the world’s first dual interface Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 portable storage solution.

Cobra
Nothing comes close to a Cobra – which is generally true unless you happen to be a journalist at Digital Experience! 2012. Get up close and personal with the latest developments in the award-winning lineup from Cobra Electronics, which includes some of the summer’s hottest new mobile devices and apps to make all your travels safer and more entertaining than ever.

D-Link
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DocuSign
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Doodle.ly
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Drobo
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Dropcam
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ESCORT
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Eyeona
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G-Technology
G-Technology will be showcasing its award-winning G-RAID with Thunderbolt external hard drive as well as its G-CONNECT wireless storage solution for iPads and iPhones.

Gazelle
Gazelle, the leader in high-end consumer electronics trade-ins, will be sharing insights from recent trade-in patterns (Macbooks, Samsung Galaxy) and unveiling new updates to the Gazelle service that further enhance the customer experience.

HomeSnap
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HP
HP is showing off its full line-up of newest and most exciting PCs and accessories. With something for everyone, do not miss seeing how HP is upping its cool quotient!

Hulu
Hulu will be showing the latest ways to stream hit TV shows and movies through Hulu Plus on living room and mobile devices.

iHealth
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Kinston Technology
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Lantronix
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LEGO
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Lenovo
Lenovo will be showcasing all of their most current products from ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, IdeaPad and IdeaCentre… Stop by and check them out!

LifeProof
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Logitech
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M-Edge
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Magellan
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MAINGEAR
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Moen
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Moshi
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Nikon
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Olympus
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PENTAX Ricoh Imaging
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Pivothead
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Rdio
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Samsung
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Seagate
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Sharp
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SOL Republic
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Speck
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Sprint
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SugarSync
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Synology
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T-Mobile
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TiVo
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Toshiba
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Western Digital
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Please note: This event is open to full-time editorial press and analysts only! We cannot admit spouses, guests, or any other non-editorial or non-analyst personnel. No one under 21 is allowed. Digital Experience! is a registered trademark of Pepcom Inc., an independent organization.

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