Rodolfo Villarroel
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Rodolfo Villarroel is a dedicated researcher in computing education, with a primary focus on improving how foundational programming is taught to undergraduate students. His work addresses a persistent challenge in higher education: the high failure rates in introductory programming courses. Villarroel’s most cited study, “Uso de Scratch y Lego Mindstorms como Apoyo a la Docencia en Fundamentos de Programación” (2015), demonstrates his hands-on, pedagogical approach. In this work, he explores how visual programming environments like Scratch and tangible robotics kits such as Lego Mindstorms can make abstract programming concepts more concrete and accessible for beginners. By integrating these tools into the classroom, Villarroel aims to reduce student disengagement and improve learning outcomes. Although his citation count is modest, his contribution is significant within the Spanish-speaking educational technology community, offering a practical, low-cost solution to a widespread problem. His research speaks directly to educators seeking innovative ways to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making him a valuable voice in the ongoing effort to modernize computer science education.
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