Denis G. Fantinato
Papers
1
Total Citations
3
H-Index
1
About
Denis G. Fantinato is a researcher dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and education, with a primary focus on robotics, teacher training, and formative assessment. His work addresses a critical challenge: the reluctance of many educators to integrate robotics into traditional curricula due to a lack of pedagogical methods and confidence. Fantinato’s major contribution lies in developing a Formative Assessment strategy for robotics teacher education, which he demonstrated in his most-cited paper, "Cooperative Learning in Robotics Teacher Formative Assessment Strategy Integrated with Brazilian National High School Exam - ENEM" (2018, 3 citations). This work shows how digital pedagogy can create a practical bridge between rigid curricula and engaging, project-based robotics learning. By linking cooperative learning with the demands of Brazil’s national exam, Fantinato provides a replicable framework that empowers teachers to adopt robotics not as an isolated novelty, but as a meaningful tool for student assessment and subject integration. His research is particularly notable for its focus on real-world implementation, offering a scalable solution to one of STEM education’s most persistent obstacles. For educators and researchers seeking to make robotics accessible in classroom settings, Fantinato’s work offers both a theoretical foundation and a practical roadmap.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1