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Title:
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ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ROBOTIC ENHANCED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS |
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Author(s):
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Stassini Frangou , Kyparisia A. Papanikolaou |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-95-9 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector,Pedro Isaías and Dirk Ifenthaler |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Project based learning, robotics, Lego Mindstrorms NXT, constructivism, constructionism |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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18 |
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Last Page:
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25 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Educational robotics are learning and teaching tools which can effectively promote exploratory learning and investigative
work within several disciplines as Science, Technology and Design, Mathematics. The potential of these technologies can
be developed within a learner-centered environment based on the constructivist approach. Besides building and
programming autonomous robots is an ideal context to situate a project-based learning experience where learners work
collaboratively to understand the problem, propose viable solutions and construct their artifacts. In this paper we propose
a methodology for developing robotic enhanced projects that promote students active involvement and knowledge
construction. We also present indicative incidents from the implementation of a project in a real school environment.
Preliminary evaluation results provide evidence on the educational potential of robotics and the effectiveness of the
methodology in the development of a learning environment where learners are actively involved constructing meaningful
artifacts. |
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