A Learner Behavioral Anslysis on the Effectiveness of Scaffoldings for Language Learning with Educational Robots and IoT-Based Tangible Objects

Chiang, Yueh-hui Vanessa; Chen, Nian-Shing

doi:10.1109/icalt58122.2023.00050

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“…These factors can play a significant role in student success. It seems that the LEGO ® WeDo seemed to encourage better students to consciously regulate their learning and apply their computational problem-solving strategies, leading to their superior performance (Chiang et al, 2023). Additionally, the positive consistency of interest of students may have contributed to their success (Ioannou & Makridou, 2018; So et al, 2020).…”

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“…This process can play a vital role on how students process and utilize information, leading to improved learning outcomes in computer science (Tikva & Tambouris, 2021). According to recent findings (Chiang et al, 2023;Pellas & Tzafilkou, 2023), there is a need to investigate any possible relationships between CT and psycho-emotional statements that students have which rely on cognitive processes like perception, memory, and reasoning to effectively analyze and solve problems. To improve students' learning outcomes, educators and policymakers should take into account the relationships among CT, cognitive thinking, and psychological factors (Gonzalez, 2023).…”

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“…This effort involves the exploration of various elements and aspects related to the potential opportunities presented by these platforms. Furnishing valuable chances for educators to develop the essential skills and understanding required for the seamless integration of robotics into the curriculum and the effective transmission of this knowledge to their students (Chiang et al, 2023).…”

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Assessing Computational Thinking, Motivation, and Grit of Undergraduate Students Using Educational Robots

Pellas

2023

Journal of Educational Computing Research

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Educational technologists and practitioners have made substantial strides in developing affordable digital and tangible resources to support both formal and informal computer science instruction. However, there is a lack of research on practice-based assignments, such as Internet of Things (IoT) projects, that allow undergraduate students to design and demonstrate educational robots using digital or physical assistance, especially when it comes to computational thinking (CT) and programming skills development in association with their psycho-emotional experience. This study compares the impact of Scratch and LEGO® WeDo robotic kits on students' CT and programming skills development. A quasi-experimental approach was conducted, involving two hundred forty-six participants ( n = 246), who were equally divided between Scratch and LEGO® WeDo groups. Results indicate that the LEGO® WeDo group showed greater improvement in CT and programming skills development, while designing and presenting IoT projects. Nevertheless, no significant association between motivation, grit, and CT skills was observed. The findings highlight the potential of tangible robotics in facilitating students’ hands-on learning and enhancing motivation to foster CT and programming skills. This study provides a wide range of implications for instructional designers on how to use tangible robotics to support hands-on IoT projects in computer science courses.

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