Engaging Learners in Educational Robotics: Uncovering Students’ Expectations for an Ideal Robotic Platform
Extensive research has been conducted on educational robotics (ER) platforms to explore their usage across different educational levels and assess their effectiveness in achieving desired learning outcomes. However, the existing literature has a limitation in regard to addressing learners’ specific...
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| author | Georgios Kyprianou Alexandra Karousou Nikolaos Makris Ilias Sarafis Angelos Amanatiadis Savvas A. Chatzichristofis |
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| description | Extensive research has been conducted on educational robotics (ER) platforms to explore their usage across different educational levels and assess their effectiveness in achieving desired learning outcomes. However, the existing literature has a limitation in regard to addressing learners’ specific preferences and characteristics regarding these platforms. To address this gap, it is crucial to encourage learners’ active participation in the design process of robotic platforms. By incorporating their valuable feedback and preferences and providing them with platforms that align with their interests, we can create a motivating environment that leads to increased engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses and improved learning outcomes. Furthermore, this approach fosters a sense of absorption and full engagement among peers as they collaborate on assigned activities. To bridge the existing research gap, our study aimed to investigate the current trends in the morphology of educational robotics platforms. We surveyed students from multiple schools in Greece who had no prior exposure to robotic platforms. Our study aimed to understand students’ expectations of an ideal robotic companion. We examined the desired characteristics, modes of interaction, and socialization that students anticipate from such a companion. By uncovering these attributes and standards, we aimed to inform the development of an optimal model that effectively fulfills students’ educational aspirations while keeping them motivated and engaged. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b7481461584447a18c6ac6a6fe5394db2023-11-18T16:24:32ZengMDPI AGElectronics2079-92922023-06-011213286510.3390/electronics12132865Engaging Learners in Educational Robotics: Uncovering Students’ Expectations for an Ideal Robotic PlatformGeorgios Kyprianou0Alexandra Karousou1Nikolaos Makris2Ilias Sarafis3Angelos Amanatiadis4Savvas A. Chatzichristofis5Intelligent Systems Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, Neapolis University Pafos, Pafos 8042, CyprusDepartment of Education Sciences in Early Childhood, Democritus University of Thrace, 681 00 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Primary Education, Democritus University of Thrace, 681 00 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Chemistry, International Hellenic University, 574 00 Kavala, GreeceDepartment of Production Management Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 671 00 Xanthi, GreeceIntelligent Systems Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, Neapolis University Pafos, Pafos 8042, CyprusExtensive research has been conducted on educational robotics (ER) platforms to explore their usage across different educational levels and assess their effectiveness in achieving desired learning outcomes. However, the existing literature has a limitation in regard to addressing learners’ specific preferences and characteristics regarding these platforms. To address this gap, it is crucial to encourage learners’ active participation in the design process of robotic platforms. By incorporating their valuable feedback and preferences and providing them with platforms that align with their interests, we can create a motivating environment that leads to increased engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses and improved learning outcomes. Furthermore, this approach fosters a sense of absorption and full engagement among peers as they collaborate on assigned activities. To bridge the existing research gap, our study aimed to investigate the current trends in the morphology of educational robotics platforms. We surveyed students from multiple schools in Greece who had no prior exposure to robotic platforms. Our study aimed to understand students’ expectations of an ideal robotic companion. We examined the desired characteristics, modes of interaction, and socialization that students anticipate from such a companion. By uncovering these attributes and standards, we aimed to inform the development of an optimal model that effectively fulfills students’ educational aspirations while keeping them motivated and engaged.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/12/13/2865educational roboticsrobot morphologySTEM roboticsstudents’ expectations |
| spellingShingle | Georgios Kyprianou Alexandra Karousou Nikolaos Makris Ilias Sarafis Angelos Amanatiadis Savvas A. Chatzichristofis Engaging Learners in Educational Robotics: Uncovering Students’ Expectations for an Ideal Robotic Platform Electronics educational robotics robot morphology STEM robotics students’ expectations |
| title | Engaging Learners in Educational Robotics: Uncovering Students’ Expectations for an Ideal Robotic Platform |
| title_full | Engaging Learners in Educational Robotics: Uncovering Students’ Expectations for an Ideal Robotic Platform |
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| title_short | Engaging Learners in Educational Robotics: Uncovering Students’ Expectations for an Ideal Robotic Platform |
| title_sort | engaging learners in educational robotics uncovering students expectations for an ideal robotic platform |
| topic | educational robotics robot morphology STEM robotics students’ expectations |
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