Putting Creativity and Fun back in Learning
LTL Robotics
First Lego League (FLL) Participant since 2021
FLL SA National Finalist in 2022
December / January Holiday Programme
Why are we doing this?
At LTL we believe that we and our children were born for a time like this. Therefore we are excited to help you prepare them for a new future... a new world of work with exciting possibilities in which technology will be a key role player!
At LTL we are providing a learning and growth experience of the likes not to be found in most schools today.We offer children from the ages 6 - 18+ years the opportunity to learn to Programme / Code (in Minecraft, Python, Java Script, HTML and CSS), Robotics (with the latest Lego Robotic sets) and Electronics (using the BBC's Micro:bit which is used in the UK schools and programming with Make Code from Microsoft).

This Lego-based learning experience enhances the development of the STEM principles through Lego's Education and Robotics sets. The principles of learning through play and having fun is brought to fruition with the teaching of Programming in Minecraft Education Edition's Code Builder.In this way and with additional learning inputs we concentrate on the Seven (7) Skills that the World Economic Forum (WEF) has deemed to be essential for children in the workplace of the future:

1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
2. Collaboration and Leading by Influence
3. Agility and Adaptability
4. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
5. Oral and Written Communication
6. Accessing and Analysing Information
7. Curiosity and Imagination
What and How
are they Learning?

The LTL Model
The LTL Model is based on the principles of Mechatronics and has three (3) fundamental components: Mechanics, Electronics and Software Programming.Mechatronics engineering technologists use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer and software skills to work with smart technologies, such as robots, automated guided systems and computer-integrated manufacturing equipment.In LTL Robotics we are laying the foundation for children in the area of Mechanics (design and building mechanical solutions as part of their First Lego League Championship participation), Software Programming (starting with visual-based programming languages like Scratch and Make Code before evolving into syntax-based programming like Python and Java Script) and Electronics (with Make Code and Python programming of Micro:bit and Raspberry Pi hardware).

Mechanics
Only the latest Lego Robots are used at LTL. From the entry level, WeDo 2.0, to the latest, Mindstorm Robot Inventor, Spike Prime and finally the ultimate Mindstorm EV 3.Every year a number of LTL Robotics teams are participating in the First Lego League Championship. Here they apply their mechanical building and software programming skills in solving real world challenges.
Electronics
For those interested in the electronics and the internet of things (IOT): we use the BBC's Micro:bit and some other exciting technology - CrowPi 2 (a complete introductory electronics laboratory).Together with Microsoft's Make Code (visual programming language) and Python Programming, solutions are now incorporating electronic components and principles.








