Educational robotics
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Educational robotics is a field that uses robotic systems, kits, and programming platforms as hands-on learning tools to teach students concepts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and beyond. Ranging from simple programmable toys for preschoolers to sophisticated mobile platforms like the e-puck for university engineering courses, educational robots give learners tangible, interactive experiences that bridge abstract concepts and real-world application. In practice, students design, build, and program robots to solve challenges, developing computational thinking, sequencing ability, problem-solving strategies, and systems understanding in the process. The approach draws on constructionist learning theory, where building and tinkering deepens conceptual understanding. Educational robotics is also used to foster 21st-century skills such as collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and has shown promise for improving motivation and self-efficacy across diverse learner populations, including early childhood classrooms and underrepresented groups. Its significance lies in making abstract STEM disciplines concrete and engaging, preparing students for an increasingly automated world while simultaneously cultivating the foundational cognitive and social skills essential for lifelong learning.
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Socially Assistive Robotics
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The e-puck, a Robot Designed for Education in Engineering
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The Effect of a Classroom-Based Intensive Robotics and Programming Workshop on Sequencing Ability in Early Childhood
Elizabeth R. Kazakoff, Amanda Sullivan, Marina Umaschi Bers
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A Systematic Review of Studies on Educational Robotics
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Robotics as Means to Increase Achievement Scores in an Informal Learning Environment
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Systematic Review of Research Trends in Robotics Education for Young Children
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Effect of Robotics on Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Self-Efficacy, Science Learning, and Computational Thinking
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Using Robotics and Game Design to Enhance Children’s Self-Efficacy, STEM Attitudes, and Computational Thinking Skills
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Dancing robots: integrating art, music, and robotics in Singapore’s early childhood centers
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