Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Nintendo is bringing Labo to schools across North America this year

Third-grade students at the Lake Hiawatha Elementary School in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey.

When Nintendo first launched Labo, its line of DIY cardboard accessories for the Switch, many hailed the product’s potential for education. By building Labo kits, kids were able to learn new problem-solving techniques, understand how different technologies worked, and even start to grasp basic programming concepts. Now that potential is being put to use, as Nintendo has partnered with New York-based nonprofit the Institute of Play to bring Labo to actual classrooms. “We want this to be as turn-key as possible, to reach as many potential educators and as many potential students as possible,” explains Reggie Fils-Aimé, president and COO of Nintendo of America.

As part of the partnership, Nintendo will be bringing Labo kits to around 100...

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