STORMLab for STEM Education: An Affordable Modular Robotic Kit for Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education

Susilo, E.; Liu, Jianing; Rayo, Yasmin Alvarado; Peck, Ashley Melissa; Montenegro, Justin; Gonyea, Mark; Valdastri, Pietro

doi:10.1109/mra.2016.2546703

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“…For many governments around the world, it is now a priority to increase the number of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) graduates. This is not only important for the United States [2] and the UK [3], but also for Malaysia in order to achieve developed nation status By 2050. Malaysians need to be the creators of technology and not just technology users.…”

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Primary and Secondary School Students Perspective on Kolb-based STEM Module and Robotic Prototype

Zainal¹,

Din²,

Majid³

et al. 2018

Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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The aim of this paper is to assess students' perceptions of their competency and interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) throughout Malaysia. These perceptions are obtained during and after they were engaged in using a STEM module and building a robotic prototype that was in line with the STEM teachers' specification, and was conducted at the National Science Centre, Malaysia. This activity was undertaken because the target ratio for the number of students enrolling in STEM programs is not met. The developed STEM module is based on four stages of the learning cycle in Kolb's experiential learning theory. The stages are Concrete Experience, Reflective Observation, Abstract Conceptualization, and Active Experimentation. These stages have five key educational activities which are watching videos, reading modules, assembling robotic components, drag and drop using blockly software and lastly playing a robotic game. The key element of the activities is the utilization of a robotic prototype as the main component in increasing the students' interest in STEM via games. This module was evaluated in both qualitative and quantitative case studies of students to inform teachers' perceptions of the developed modules and robotic prototypes. Data were collected through two training events at a science exhibition at the National Science Centre and taken from two distinct groups, namely primary and secondary school students in range 11 to 15 year old. The evaluation comprised of five areas, which were interaction, engagement, challenge, competency, and interest. The results show that developed module and robotic prototype based n teacher's perception received positive response from the respondents. It can efficiently raise students' interest in STEM that meets the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Primary and Secondary School Students Perspective on Kolb-based STEM Module and Robotic Prototype

Zainal¹,

Din²,

Majid³

et al. 2018

Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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“…Outros autores, tais como [10], [11] e [9], falam da importância do planejamento e definição prévia dos elementos conceituais que irão compor TAs. As linguagens de programação visuais (LPVs) são constantemente utilizadas para apoio aos processos de ensino e aprendizagem, como pode ser observado nos trabalhos de [16], [17] e [18].…”

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Modelo visual baseado em blocos encaixáveis para realizar o planejamento de Trajetórias de Aprendizagem

Rocha¹,

Lima

Gomes

et al. 2021

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Este artigo apresenta um modelo gráfico para apoiar o processo de planejamento docente, usando para tanto uma estrutura baseada na hierarquização conceitual, que permite relacionar conceitos subsunçores e recursos educacionais por nível de dependência. Tal abordagem se fundamenta no construto teórico-metodológico das trajetórias de aprendizagem e se utiliza de princípios da teoria da aprendizagem significativa ausubeliana, de linguagens de programação visuais e de técnicas para desenvolvimento web. A fim de avaliar a percepção do uso do modelo junto a seu público-alvo, foram realizados dois experimentos para analisar critérios quanto à aceitação da tecnologia e percepção docente sobre o uso do modelo gráfico. Os resultados apontam para um alto grau de aceitação da tecnologia e consistência do modelo como instrumento de apoio para a etapa de planejamento, segundo a visão dos professores participantes.

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“…Fifth graders at the same school are using littleBits and Lego pieces to create their own menorahs and dreidels while learning about Jewish customs (Brown, 2018). Students in elementary, prep, and high schools are collaboratively using littleBits to learn coding basics to create their own robotic inventions (Susilo et al, 2016;Ullman, 2016;Valenzuela, 2018). Librarians at the Mount Prospect Public Library in Illinois have included littleBits in their culturally diverse programming to include hands-on learning activities for their library patrons (Bartlett & Bos, 2017).…”

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littleBits: Not Just for the Kids

Pritt

2020

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The Penn State Harrisburg Library used grant funds to add two littleBits Workshop Kits to the circulating library collection. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Librarian piloted a hands-on activity utilizing littleBits in the college classroom to better support the rapid prototyping skills of engineering students on campus, to promote science literacy to students, and to enhance librarian-student interaction. This article provides an overview of the workshops, which could be duplicated at other institutions, and shares the experiences of three different audiences of college students including challenges, successes, and opportunities for growth and future considerations in utilizing littleBits in an academic setting.

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STORMLab for STEM Education: An Affordable Modular Robotic Kit for Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education

Cited by 26 publications

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Primary and Secondary School Students Perspective on Kolb-based STEM Module and Robotic Prototype

Primary and Secondary School Students Perspective on Kolb-based STEM Module and Robotic Prototype

Modelo visual baseado em blocos encaixáveis para realizar o planejamento de Trajetórias de Aprendizagem

littleBits: Not Just for the Kids

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