EFFECTS OF ROBOTICS ON 21st CENTURY SKILLS

摘要

Research indicates that robotics influences many educational aspects and has a great impact on students ’ abilities and skills. The present study seeks to examine teachers ' perceptions of the effects of robotics on students’ personal skills and the analysis reveals four major themes in this regard. A comparison between these themes and the 21st century learning framework shows that robotics is an effective tool for improving 21st century skills, including students ’ creativity, collaboration and team-working, self-direction, communication skills, social and cross-cultural skills, and social responsibilities. Therefore, robotics can be used as an effective tool to prepare students for the 21st century.