Educational Robotics Theories and Practice

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Educational Settings ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
K 12

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.

scholarly journals Educational Robotics Theories and Practice

Robotics ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 193-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Educational Settings ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
K 12

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.

Integrating Educational Robotics to Enhance Learning for Gifted and Talented Students

2015 ◽  
pp. 1467-1495
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Us Economy ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Robotics In Education

Using educational robotics as a learning tool fosters gifted and talented students' learning, helping to instill the qualities necessary for them to be successful 21st century citizens and innovators who can profoundly affect the future US economy. Educational robotics provides a stimulating hands-on learning environment in which students constantly encounter problems that trigger inquiries, inspiring them to develop new solutions, test them out using the physical robots, and reiterate the process until they successfully solve the problems. Although educational robotics is considered “the most perfect instructional approach currently available” (Gura, 2013, para. 2), just bringing the tool into a classroom does not necessarily create the learning transformation that we wish to witness. The chapter presents the theories behind ideal Robotics in Education (RiE) approaches, introducing tips to ensure effective student learning and to maximize the potential of able students to display giftedness.

Integrating Educational Robotics to Enhance Learning for Gifted and Talented Students

2015 ◽  
pp. 54-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Us Economy ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Robotics In Education

Using educational robotics as a learning tool fosters gifted and talented students' learning, helping to instill the qualities necessary for them to be successful 21st century citizens and innovators who can profoundly affect the future US economy. Educational robotics provides a stimulating hands-on learning environment in which students constantly encounter problems that trigger inquiries, inspiring them to develop new solutions, test them out using the physical robots, and reiterate the process until they successfully solve the problems. Although educational robotics is considered “the most perfect instructional approach currently available” (Gura, 2013, para. 2), just bringing the tool into a classroom does not necessarily create the learning transformation that we wish to witness. The chapter presents the theories behind ideal Robotics in Education (RiE) approaches, introducing tips to ensure effective student learning and to maximize the potential of able students to display giftedness.

Turning Competitions into Global Collaboration through Educational Robotics

2015 ◽  
pp. 1571-1591
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Global Collaboration ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
World Championship ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Annual World

The chapter introduces a case of an educational robotics competition promoting global collaboration among participating students. Educational robotics is a learning tool that promotes the skills for collaboration and teamwork among students (Eguchi, 2007a, 2007b; Miller, Nourbakhsh, & Sigwart, 2008) through hands-on learning. When RoboCupJunior, an educational robotics competition, noticed some students becoming aggressively competitive at its annual World Championship, the organizers of the event decided to take measures to restructure its competition scheme in order to promote global collaboration among participating students. The chapter provides detailed information about the competition and its efforts to promote global collaboration among participating teams. In addition, although it is still in the early stages, the chapter shares anecdotal accounts of both participating students and organizers that confirm the positive impact the new approaches to competition has already had on encouraging collaboration among participating students.

Turning Competitions into Global Collaboration through Educational Robotics

2015 ◽  
pp. 233-253
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Global Collaboration ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
World Championship ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Annual World

The chapter introduces a case of an educational robotics competition promoting global collaboration among participating students. Educational robotics is a learning tool that promotes the skills for collaboration and teamwork among students (Eguchi, 2007a, 2007b; Miller, Nourbakhsh, & Sigwart, 2008) through hands-on learning. When RoboCupJunior, an educational robotics competition, noticed some students becoming aggressively competitive at its annual World Championship, the organizers of the event decided to take measures to restructure its competition scheme in order to promote global collaboration among participating students. The chapter provides detailed information about the competition and its efforts to promote global collaboration among participating teams. In addition, although it is still in the early stages, the chapter shares anecdotal accounts of both participating students and organizers that confirm the positive impact the new approaches to competition has already had on encouraging collaboration among participating students.

Educational Robotics Meets Inquiry-Based Learning

2012 ◽  
pp. 327-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi ◽  
Lisbeth Uribe
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Private School ◽  
School Setting ◽  
After School ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
After School Program ◽  
Chaotic Nature

The chapter introduces an experimental approach to integrating inquiry-based learning into educational robotics in an after school program at a private school in New York City. Educational robotics is a learning tool that can provide a hands-on learning environment in which students constantly encounter problems that trigger inquiries. However, because of the chaotic nature of the educational robotics hands-on learning environment, especially in an after school setting, student inquiry based learning was not obvious to the students and teachers. The authors developed a digital Robotics Engineering Journal to ensure that learning through inquiry became visible. Through the experiment, the authors learned the importance of scaffolding the process of students documenting their learning, while remaining flexible and responsive to the needs and desires of the students.

Educational Robotics for Creating Effective Computer Science Learning for All

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-69
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Effective Teachers ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
People Of Color ◽  
Underrepresented Minorities ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Real Picture ◽  
K 12

President Obama's initiative, “computer science for all,” has been a rallying slogan for promoting computer science in K-12 education. Although the participation of people of color in computer science (CS) has increased in the past several years, it is still drastically low and does not reflect the real picture of our society. This chapter explores how educational robotics as a learning tool can inspire underrepresented minorities including females and students of color to become interested in CS. Supported by Papert's constructionism theory, educational robotics effectively facilitates students' learning of various concepts in CS and STEM. Educational robotics is a learning tool which inspires students' interest in learning. It provides a learning environment that promotes students' learning of various CS concepts and computational thinking skills. Although robots naturally spark students' interests, to make it most effective, teachers are required effortfully to create learning opportunities that are authentic and meaningful for individual students.

Educational Robotics for Creating Effective Computer Science Learning for All

2022 ◽  
pp. 756-781
Author(s):  
Amy Eguchi
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Effective Teachers ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
People Of Color ◽  
Underrepresented Minorities ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Real Picture ◽  
K 12

President Obama's initiative, “computer science for all,” has been a rallying slogan for promoting computer science in K-12 education. Although the participation of people of color in computer science (CS) has increased in the past several years, it is still drastically low and does not reflect the real picture of our society. This chapter explores how educational robotics as a learning tool can inspire underrepresented minorities including females and students of color to become interested in CS. Supported by Papert's constructionism theory, educational robotics effectively facilitates students' learning of various concepts in CS and STEM. Educational robotics is a learning tool which inspires students' interest in learning. It provides a learning environment that promotes students' learning of various CS concepts and computational thinking skills. Although robots naturally spark students' interests, to make it most effective, teachers are required effortfully to create learning opportunities that are authentic and meaningful for individual students.

Structure and Delivery for Mobile Learning Experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh Kellam
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Effective Feedback ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Informal Structure ◽  
And Control

The purpose of this article was to identify, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of best practices from the mobile learning literature for the structure and delivery of mobile learning. Mobile learning activities were deployed in a videoconference equipment training course which was accessed by physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals at medical organizations across Ontario. With regards to mobile learning delivery, user flexibility and control were identified as critical when utilizing a mobile learning experience to apply knowledge in a specific learning context. Avatar hosts were also identified as effective feedback and guidance mechanisms. The informal structure of mobile learning proved to be ideal for contextual, hands-on learning of specific workplace skills, supported by the baseline and summative knowledge provided by the online learning course. This study found that the structure and delivery of mobile learning must be considered during the instructional design stage in order to provide practical learning experiences and reliable learning outcomes.

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