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Author: Barker, Bradley S.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2012-02-29
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 1466601833
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This book explores the theory and practice of educational robotics in the K-12 formal and informal educational settings, providing empirical research supporting the use of robotics for STEM learning"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Allison Druin
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 412
ISBN-13: 9781558605978
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work brings together the insights of ten designers, researchers, and educators, each invited to contribute a chapter that relates his or her experience develping or using a children's robotic learning device. This growing area of endeavour is expected to have prodound and long-lasting effets on the ways children learn and develop, and its participants come from a wide range of backgrounds.
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2021-06-08
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9264904646
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow might digital technology and notably smart technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI), learning analytics, robotics, and others transform education? This book explores such question. It focuses on how smart technologies currently change education in the classroom and the management of educational organisations and systems.
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2021-07-16
Total Pages: 969
ISBN-13: 1668424126
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe education system is constantly growing and developing as more ways to teach and learn are implemented into the classroom. Recently, there has been a growing interest in teaching computational thinking with schools all over the world introducing it to the curriculum due to its ability to allow students to become proficient at problem solving using logic, an essential life skill. In order to provide the best education possible, it is imperative that computational thinking strategies, along with programming skills and the use of robotics in the classroom, be implemented in order for students to achieve maximum thought processing skills and computer competencies. The Research Anthology on Computational Thinking, Programming, and Robotics in the Classroom is an all-encompassing reference book that discusses how computational thinking, programming, and robotics can be used in education as well as the benefits and difficulties of implementing these elements into the classroom. The book includes strategies for preparing educators to teach computational thinking in the classroom as well as design techniques for incorporating these practices into various levels of school curriculum and within a variety of subjects. Covering topics ranging from decomposition to robot learning, this book is ideal for educators, computer scientists, administrators, academicians, students, and anyone interested in learning more about how computational thinking, programming, and robotics can change the current education system.
Author: Sharath Vasanthakumar
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEngineering disciplines (such as biomedical, civil, computer science, electrical, mechanical) are instrumental to society's wellbeing and technological competitiveness; however the interest of K-12 American students in these and other engineering fields is fading. To broaden the base of engineers for the future, it is critical to excite young minds about STEM. Research that is easily visible to K-12 students, including underserved and minority population with limited access to technology, is crucial in igniting their interests in STEM fields. More specifically, research topics that involve interactive elements such as Robots may be instrumental for K-12 education in and outside classroom. Robots have always fascinated mankind. Indeed, the idea of infusing life and skills into a human-made automatic artefact has inspired for centuries the imagination of many, and led to creative works in areas such as art, music, science, engineering, just to name a few. Furthermore, major technological advancements with associated societal improvements have been done in the past century because of robotics and automation. Assistive technology deals with the study, design, and development of devices (and robots are certainly among them!) to be used for improving one's life. Imagine for example how robots could be used to search for survivors in a disaster's area. Another example is the adoption of nurse robots to assist people with handicap during daily-life activities, e.g., to serve food or lift a patient from the bed to position him/her on a wheelchair. The idea of assistive technology is at the core of our piloting Technology Education Academy. We believe kids will be intrigued by the possibility to create their own assistive robot prototype, and to make it work in a scenario that resembles activities of daily life. However, it is not enough to provide students with the equipment necessary since they might also easily lose interest due to the technical challenges in creating the robots and in programming them. In fact, achieving these goals requires a student to handle problem-solving skills as well as knowledge of basic principles of mechanics and computer programming. The Technology Education Academy has brought UT Arlington, the AISD and the Arlington Public Library together to inspire young students in the East Arlington area to Assistive Technology, and provide them easy-to-use tools, an advanced educational curriculum, and mentorship to nurture their skills in problem solving and introduce them to mechanics and computer programming.
Author: Jorge Valenzuela
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Published: 2022-08-18
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 1564848159
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor Jorge Valenzuela lays out the foundational skills of computational thinking required for programming with robotics. Unlike other robotics books and curriculum, Rev Up Robotics takes a cross-curricular approach, showing educators how to begin incorporating robotics into their content area lessons and in conjunction with other subjects. You’ll get an overview of standards-based skills that can be covered in English language arts, math, science, social studies and robotics electives. Teachers also get tips for selecting the robot that works for them and for students, and details on the functions of gears, motors and sensors. Also included is a deep dive into more advanced topics like the intersections of computer science, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering with robotics. Finally, you’ll find advice for getting students involved with competitive robotics, and case studies that offer empirical evidence for using robotics successfully in instruction. The book: • Shows how to help students recognize and apply the four elements of computational thinking to familiar situations. • Provides a pathway from working with visual blocks to programming in C++. • Discusses building and programming robots, with tips for adding your own code and troubleshooting. • Demonstrates how to manipulate basic movement to better understand the functions of gears, motors and sensors. With activities and examples for grade levels K-8, teachers come away with easy-to-implement cross-curricular ideas to engage students in computer science and engineering activities.
Author: Papadakis, Stamatios
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2020-12-05
Total Pages: 651
ISBN-13: 1799867196
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the last few years, increasing attention has been focused on the development of children’s acquisition of 21st-century skills and digital competences. Consequently, many education scholars have argued that teaching technology to young children is vital in keeping up with 21st-century employment patterns. Technologies, such as those that involve robotics or coding apps, come at a time when the demand for computing jobs around the globe is at an all-time high while its supply is at an all-time low. There is no doubt that coding with robotics is a wonderful tool for learners of all ages as it provides a catalyst to introduce them to computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, and project management. Additionally, recent studies argue that the use of a developmentally appropriate robotics curriculum can help to change negative stereotypes and ideas children may initially have about technology and engineering. The Handbook of Research on Using Educational Robotics to Facilitate Student Learning is an edited book that advocates for a new approach to computational thinking and computing education with the use of educational robotics and coding apps. The book argues that while learning about computing, young people should also have opportunities to create with computing, which have a direct impact on their lives and their communities. It develops two key dimensions for understanding and developing educational experiences that support students in engaging in computational action: (1) computational identity, which shows the importance of young people’s development of scientific identity for future STEM growth; and (2) digital empowerment to instill the belief that they can put their computational identity into action in authentic and meaningful ways. Covering subthemes including student competency and assessment, programming education, and teacher and mentor development, this book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, educational technology developers, school administrators, academicians, researchers, and students.
Author: Wilfried Lepuschitz
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-01-30
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 3030674118
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis proceedings book comprises the latest achievements in research and development in educational robotics presented at the 11th International Conference on Robotics in Education (RiE), which was carried out as a purely virtual conference from September 30 to October 2, 2020. Researchers and educators will find valuable methodologies and tools for robotics in education that encourage learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) through the design, creation and programming of tangible artifacts for creating personally meaningful objects and addressing real-world societal needs. This also involves the introduction of technologies ranging from robotics platforms to programming environments and languages. Evaluation results prove the impact of robotics on the students’ interests and competence development. The presented approaches cover the whole educative range from elementary school to university in both formal as well as informal settings.
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2016-12-12
Total Pages: 3095
ISBN-13: 152251760X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOngoing advancements in modern technology have led to significant developments in artificial intelligence. With the numerous applications available, it becomes imperative to conduct research and make further progress in this field. Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs and recent progress in artificial intelligence. Highlighting relevant technologies, uses, and techniques across various industries and settings, this publication is a pivotal reference source for researchers, professionals, academics, upper-level students, and practitioners interested in emerging perspectives in the field of artificial intelligence.
Author: Fady Alnajjar
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2021-07-29
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 1000388840
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRobots in Education is an accessible introduction to the use of robotics in formal learning, encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories as well as implementation in curricula. Today, a variety of communities across education are increasingly using robots as general classroom tutors, tools in STEM projects, and subjects of study. This volume explores how the unique physical and social-interactive capabilities of educational robots can generate bonds with students while freeing instructors to focus on their individualized approaches to teaching and learning. Authored by a uniquely interdisciplinary team of scholars, the book covers the basics of robotics and their supporting technologies; attitudes toward and ethical implications of robots in learning; research methods relevant to extending our knowledge of the field; and more.
