Papers
6
Total Citations
40
H-Index
4
About
Dorit Assaf is a leading researcher in educational robotics, with a focus on integrating computational thinking, programming, and 21st-century transversal competences—such as communication, cooperation, and creativity—into school curricula. Her work addresses the critical challenge of supporting teachers in adopting robotics activities, exemplified by her highly cited paper on the Roteco Swiss robotic teacher community (16 citations). Assaf has also advanced hands-on learning through innovative hardware, including the EmbedIT open robotic kit and studies on soft-bodied locomotion, which encourage students to explore beyond traditional wheeled or legged robots. Her contributions extend to maker spaces and the open-hardware movement, emphasizing the evolution from personal computers to personal robots in education. With a career spanning over a decade, Assaf’s research has garnered significant attention, with her most-cited works collectively accumulating dozens of citations. Her notable achievements include developing curricula for informatics degree programs for teachers and creating accessible, compliant robotic kits that foster creativity and problem-solving. Assaf’s work continues to shape how educators and students engage with robotics, making her a pivotal figure in the field.
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- 2EmbedIT – An Open Robotic Kit for Education8 citations · 2011
- 3Robotics education: A case study in soft-bodied locomotion7 citations · 2013
- 4Robotics as Part of an Informatics Degree Program for Teachers4 citations · 2011
- 5Maker Spaces in Schulen: Ein Raum für Innovation (Hands-on Session)3 citations · 2014
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