Investigating Complexity to Assess Student Learning from a Robotics-Based Task

Savard, Annie; Freiman, Viktor

doi:10.1007/s40751-016-0016-6

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“…Savard and Freiman started their study by pointing out that assessments of children's robotics learning were intrinsically very complicated because children's performances in completing tasks involved different contexts [72]. The authors evaluated and analyzed how 5th and 6th grade children performed robot-tasks by using three different contexts (mathematical, digital, and socio-cultural).…”

Section: Assessment Of Young Children's Robotics Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the existing studies relying on the frameworks provided relatively simple descriptions or shallow interpretations of the children's engagement in robotics education. Savard and Freiman suggested that children's robotics learning should be investigated from different perspectives that can capture children's complicated and collective processes [72]. While acknowledging difficulties in examining the details of the children's learning process, Strawhacker and Bers expressed the need for alternative views to provide in-depth qualitative descriptions [53].…”

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Systematic Review of Research Trends in Robotics Education for Young Children

2018

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This study conducted a systematic and thematic review on existing literature in robotics education using robotics kits (not social robots) for young children (Pre-K and kindergarten through 5th grade). This study investigated: (1) the definition of robotics education; (2) thematic patterns of key findings; and (3) theoretical and methodological traits. The results of the review present a limitation of previous research in that it has focused on robotics education only as an instrumental means to support other subjects or STEM education. This study identifies that the findings of the existing research are weighted toward outcome-focused research. Lastly, this study addresses the fact that most of the existing studies used constructivist and constructionist frameworks not only to design and implement robotics curricula but also to analyze young children's engagement in robotics education. Relying on the findings of the review, this study suggests clarifying and specifying robotics-intensified knowledge, skills, and attitudes in defining robotics education in connection to computer science education. In addition, this study concludes that research agendas need to be diversified and the diversity of research participants needs to be broadened. To do this, this study suggests employing social and cultural theoretical frameworks and critical analytical lenses by considering children's historical, cultural, social, and institutional contexts in understanding young children's engagement in robotics education.

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Section: Assessment Of Young Children's Robotics Learningmentioning

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Systematic Review of Research Trends in Robotics Education for Young Children

2018

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“…The robotics tools proposed in this framework is LEGO® Mindstorms Education and its compatible software. LEGO® Mindstorms Education is used as it is more user-friendly and is able to serve students' needs from primary schools up to high school levels (Afari & Khine, 2017;Danahy et al, 2014;Savard & Freiman, 2016). eISSN: 2395-6518, Vol 7, No 2, 2019, pp 204-211 https://doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2019.7222…”

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Integrated 21st Century Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (Stem) Education Through Robotics Project-Based Learning

Hanipah

Jiea²,

Rosly

et al. 2019

HSSR

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Purpose of the study: To propose a new framework on integrated 21st century STEM education through Robotics Project-based Learning, and secondly, to outline a Robotics Project-based Learning curriculum in the perspective of integrated 21st century STEM education. Methodology: Content analysis was carried out to design a new framework. Secondary data collection technique was used. Main Findings: The proposed framework can identify itself with each STEM curriculum in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Educational robotics as a tool to integrate the fours discipline through project-based learning. Applications of this study: The proposed framework is applicable in 21st century learning environment using student-centered approach. 21st century skills are enhanced through collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication while students carry out robotics project-based learning. Novelty/Originality of this study: A new pedagogy of STEM integration in Malaysia education system. Hands-on and minds-on activities through robotics project-based learning promote higher order thinking in students.

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“…Keane, Keane, and Blicblau stated that appropriate situations need to be created to allow students to develop a mastery of the 4Cs. Students can engage in critical thinking with robots by investigating problems [9].…”

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Involving Everyone: Coding and Decoding Languages

Keane

Williams

Chalmers

et al. 2017

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Through the use of humanoid robots, a rural school in South Australia has included both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in embedding the "sleeping" language of the traditional owners of the land (the Narungga people) into the classroom. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students worked with virtual and real humanoid robots to develop in parallel both their programming skills and their understanding of the Narungga language and culture. This research is part of a larger three-year study investigating the impact of humanoid robots on students' learning and engagement and draws on questionnaires, interviews and journals from the educators. The study demonstrated how pride and interest in Aboriginal culture can be partially reclaimed using these inclusive and adaptive technologies. Simultaneously, students and educators were learning two languages; the coding language required to program the robot and the Narungga language.

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Investigating Complexity to Assess Student Learning from a Robotics-Based Task

Cited by 22 publications

References 18 publications

Systematic Review of Research Trends in Robotics Education for Young Children

Systematic Review of Research Trends in Robotics Education for Young Children

Integrated 21st Century Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (Stem) Education Through Robotics Project-Based Learning

Involving Everyone: Coding and Decoding Languages

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