Educational Robotics Theories and Practice: Tips for how to do it Right
Abstract
Educational robotics is a growing field with “the potential to significantly impact the nature of engineering and science education at all levels, from K-12 to graduate school” (Mataric, 2004, para. 1). It has become one of the most popular activities in K-12 settings in recent years. Educational robotics is a unique learning tool that creates a learning environment that attracts and keeps students interested and motivated with fun, hands-on, learning experiences. Many educators might ask; “What is educational robotics?” and “What does it do, and what is it for?” The purpose of this chapter is to present the foundation of educational robotics, from its background, pedagogical theories relating to educational robotics, learning experiences that educational robotics can provide, to tips for how to do it right. It aims to provide guidance on implementing educational robotics for K-12 educators in their educational settings.
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- Authors
- Eguchi, A.
- Affiliations
- Bloomfield College (US)
- Corresponding author
- Eguchi, Amy
- ORCID
- Eguchi, Amy
- Venue
- Robotics
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Published
- 2013-09-13
- Pages
- 193-223
- OpenAlex
- W4244213135
- Cited by
- 12
- References
- 38
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2
- FWCI
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- Type
- book chapter
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- IGI Global eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Educational Robotics and Engineering
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Teaching and Learning Programming
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Mechatronics Education and Applications
- Keywords
- educational robotics, pedagogical theory, K-12 education, engineering education, science education, hands-on learning, student motivation, implementation guidance, learning experience
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