Using Lego Wedo With Chromebooks: What You Need To Know

LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 is a hands-on science solution that combines LEGO bricks, classroom-friendly software, and engaging projects to encourage scientific discovery in students. While the WeDo 2.0 app needs to be installed on each Chromebook device, it can be used both online and offline. Projects can be saved locally on the Chromebook or on students' Google Drives. However, it's important to note that the hardware extensions do not work on Chromebooks.

Lego WeDo 2.0 app can be installed on Chromebooks

The Lego WeDo 2.0 app can be installed on Chromebooks. It is a "'packaged' app that needs to be installed locally on each Chromebook device. The app can be used online and offline. When online, projects are saved to the students' Google Drives. When offline, projects are saved locally on the device and then uploaded to the student's Google Drive when they go online. They can also access their saved Google Drive projects from any Chromebook that they log on to.

The Lego WeDo 2.0 app is designed for elementary students to strengthen their understanding of science and engineering practices. It combines building with Lego bricks and an easy-to-use classroom app to make WeDo 2.0 come to life through engaging lesson plans for science, technology, engineering, and math classes. The app provides lesson plans for various science topics, including Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, and Engineering, Technology, and Application of Science.

The WeDo 2.0 app also helps students develop their problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. It ignites students' natural desire to explore and discover computer programming, providing a fun and interactive way to learn. The app includes over 40 hours of lesson plans, built on Next Generation Science Standards.

To use the WeDo 2.0 app, certain hardware requirements must be met. These include a CPU of 1.5GHz or higher, RAM of 1GB or more, 2GB of free disk space or more, Bluetooth 4.0 or newer, a camera, and an 8" display or larger. The app is compatible with Android 4.4.2 KitKat or higher.

The app can be used online and offline

The WeDo 2.0 app can be used online and offline. While the programming environment is available offline, you will need to go online to access certain content, such as curricula and teacher support materials. Projects can be saved to both online and offline. When online, projects are saved to the students' Google Drives. When offline, projects are saved locally on the device and then uploaded to the student's Google Drive when they next go online. They can also access their saved Google Drive projects from any Chromebook that they log onto.

To access projects on a different Chromebook, all a student needs to do is log on, and all their online WeDo 2.0 projects will automatically synchronise. However, projects cannot be accessed or shared directly from Google Drive. To clear app data on Google Drive, log on and click 'Settings', then 'Manage Apps', then 'Options' and finally, 'Delete hidden app data'.

Projects are stored locally on the Chromebook and online

Projects can be stored both locally on the Chromebook and online. When working offline, projects will be saved locally on the device and then uploaded to the student's Google Drive when they next go online. They can also access saved Google Drive projects from any Chromebook that they log onto. All online WeDo 2.0 projects are automatically synchronised with any Chromebook that the student logs onto. However, projects are stored in a special hidden location in Google Drive that is not readily accessible. If a student wishes to clear their app data on their Google Drive, they can log on and click 'Settings', 'Manage Apps', then 'Options' and finally 'Delete hidden app data'.

Users can access their projects from any Chromebook they log on to

The WeDo 2.0 app is a 'packaged' app that needs to be installed locally on each Chromebook device. When online, projects will be saved to the students' Google Drives. When offline, projects will be saved locally on the device and then uploaded to the student's Google Drive when they next connect to the internet. This means that users can access their WeDo 2.0 projects from any Chromebook that they log on to. All online projects are automatically synchronised with any Chromebook that the student logs on to.

To access their projects, students should log on to Google Drive, click 'Settings', then 'Manage Apps', then 'Options' and finally 'Delete hidden app data'.

It is not possible to access and share projects directly from Google Drive. Projects are stored in a special hidden location in Google Drive that is not readily accessible.

The app can be uninstalled and reinstalled

Additionally, if you are using a different platform, such as Mac OSX or Windows, you can refer to the software requirements to uninstall and reinstall the app. You can also check the specific instructions for your device's operating system to ensure a smooth process.

It is important to note that the WeDo 2.0 app needs to be installed on each Chromebook device individually. This is because it is a 'packaged' app that needs to be installed locally, rather than a 'hosted' app. However, the good news is that the programming environment can be accessed both online and offline. While certain content, such as curricula and teacher support material, requires an internet connection, students can still work on their projects without it.

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