Educational robotics as learning tools within the teaching and learning practice

Nikleia Eteokleous, Despo Ktoridou

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    Abstract

    The current study examines the integration of robotics as a learning tool (mindtool) in the teaching and learning process and its effectiveness in achieving specific learning objectives. Study's sample was twenty-one, 2 nd graders that attended eleven lessons, in October - November 2012. To achieve the above the educational robotics package Lego Mindstorms NXT was used. Case study methodology was employed and 3 data collection methods were used: reflective journals, classroom observations and an evaluation assignment. The students managed to easily build the robots and relatively easily program the robots. The study highlights robotics' effectiveness as a tool to develop students' knowledge and skills, and achieve specific learning objectives and its important role in developing student-centered environments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2014 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference
    Subtitle of host publicationEngineering Education Towards Openness and Sustainability, IEEE EDUCON 2014
    PublisherIEEE Computer Society
    Pages1055-1058
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781479931910
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event2014 4th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference: Engineering Education Towards Openness and Sustainability, IEEE EDUCON 2014 - Istanbul, Turkey
    Duration: 3 Apr 20145 Apr 2014

    Other

    Other2014 4th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference: Engineering Education Towards Openness and Sustainability, IEEE EDUCON 2014
    Country/TerritoryTurkey
    CityIstanbul
    Period3/04/145/04/14

    Keywords

    • Educational Robotics
    • higher educatiuon
    • Lego Mindstorms NXT

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