Innovative Tools for Teaching Marine Robotics, IoT and Control Strategies Since the Primary School

Scaradozzi, David; Cesaretti, Lorenzo; Screpanti, Laura; Costa, Daniele; Zingaretti, Silvia; Valzano, Mariantonietta

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-19913-5_8

Cited by 14 publications

(9 citation statements)

References 17 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In addition, ER has been reported to develop computational thinking [ 7 ] and skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork [ 4 , 5 , 6 ], while supporting an a more equitable education [ 8 ] that involves students in an inclusive technological environment from early education to combat gender stereotypes [ 9 ]. Notably, ER has been proven to be effective in supporting environmental education in a range of different contexts [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. For example, Ziouzios et al [ 15 ] proposed a robot delivering a story about the dramatic effects of climate change to foster environmental empathy among primary school students.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Disseminating STEM Subjects and Ocean Literacy through a Bioinspired Toolkit

2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Over the last decade, education has been evolving to equip students with the fundamental skills required to cope with the challenges of sustainability and inclusivity, such as quality education, access to clean water, cultural heritage preservation and protection of marine life. Technology supports the learning process by providing useful tools that enrich the learning environment, encourage active participation, improve collaboration and prepare students for their future life. Educational Robotics is one of the most popular innovative methodologies that supports the development of many skills by assembling and programming robots in a meaningful way. In this paper, the authors aim at advancing their previous work in the field of Educational Robotics applied to the marine environment by proposing a novel bioinspired educational toolkit whose design and features support activities concerning sustainability, ocean literacy, as well as STEM subjects in kindergarten through to grade twelve education. Exploiting the established educational theories and methodologies underpinning Educational Robotics, the toolkit allows for marine-themed activities, as well promoting activities concerning STEM subjects. To explain the relevance of the toolkit, the authors present the robot design, the workshops that every teacher or student can explore as an Open Educational Resource (OERs), and the results of a case study. Interestingly, the latter shows that the use of the toolkit seems to have complemented the students’ initial keen interest in technology itself, with awareness about urgent issues related to the climate and the environment.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Disseminating STEM Subjects and Ocean Literacy through a Bioinspired Toolkit

2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…With this aspect, it is seen that education and training environments should be reviewed and integrated with alternative methods such as problem-based teaching, project-based teaching, flipped classrooms and STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering Mathematics) that focus on digital skills and develop inquiry, problem-solving and production skills instead of traditional teaching methods. In this way, students who are part of the education system will be able to participate actively in the future society (Paul et al, 2014;Scaradozzi et al, 2019).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigation Of The Effects Of Tinkercad Based Stem Implementations On Computational (Computer) Thinking Skills And Technology Use Standards Of Teacher Candidates

Coşkun

Yüzbaşıoğlu

Tekkol

2022

Kastamonu Eğitim Dergisi

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose: This study investigates the effect of STEM implementations on computational thinking skills and technology usage standards of classroom teacher candidates. The experimental method “One-group Pretest-Posttest Design” has been used in the study. In line with the purpose of the study, data on Computer Thinking Skills and Technology Use Standards of pre-service teachers who participated in STEM education practices for 11 weeks were collected and analyzed at the beginning and end of the procedure. Design/Methodology/Approach: The experimental method “One-group Pretest-Posttest Design” has been used in the study. Ninety pre-service teachers who took Science and Technology Laboratory Practices I and II courses from Kastamonu University Faculty of Education and the primary school teaching department participated in the study. Findings: According to the results of the study, while it was seen that the candidates for STEM implementations were not generally effective in their classrooms, their preferences in one of the nearby backgrounds from one of the sub-dimensions considered only by the computer.

show abstract

“…Many researchers have been investigating the use of robots to support education [1][2][3][4]. Studies have shown that robots can help students develop problem-solving abilities and learn computer programming, mathematics, and science [5][6][7][8] and [9].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ten years of Educational Robotics in a Primary School

Valzano¹,

Vergine²,

Cesaretti

et al. 2021

Makers at School, Educational Robotics and Innovative Learning Environments

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Many researchers and teachers agree that the inclusion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in early education provides strong motivation and greatly improves the speed of learning. Most primary school curricula include a number of concepts that cover science and mathematics, but less effort is placed in teaching problem-solving, computer science, technology and robotics. The use of robotic systems and the introduction of robotics as a curriculum subject educates children in the basics of technology, and gives them additional human and organizational values. This paper presents a new program introduced in an Italian primary school, thanks to a collaboration with National Instruments and Università Politecnica delle Marche. Specifically, the project’s curricular aim was to improve logic, creativity, and the ability to focus, all of which are lacking in today’s generation of students. The subject of robotics will be part of the primary school’s curriculum for all five years. The program has delivered training to the teachers, and a complete program in which children have demonstrated great learning abilities, not only in technology, but also in collaboration and teamwork.

show abstract

Innovative Tools for Teaching Marine Robotics, IoT and Control Strategies Since the Primary School

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

Disseminating STEM Subjects and Ocean Literacy through a Bioinspired Toolkit

Disseminating STEM Subjects and Ocean Literacy through a Bioinspired Toolkit

Investigation Of The Effects Of Tinkercad Based Stem Implementations On Computational (Computer) Thinking Skills And Technology Use Standards Of Teacher Candidates

Ten years of Educational Robotics in a Primary School

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About