Abstract
<p class="0abstract">Educational robotics can consider one of the newest trends in education and they have been introduced into the classrooms ranging from kindergarten through high school as a means of enriching the learning environment and promote knowledge-building activities. Especially, robotics technologies offer opportunities for young age children, for a practical, hands-on understanding of the things they meet in their daily life but do not fully understand, such as proximity sensors, motion detectors, and light sensors, reasoning failures (software bugs) and connection problems (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth disconnection). In this article, we presented robots that can be used in early childhood and first primary classes of education. The purpose of this article is not to advocate against an educational robot or robotic kit but indeed to inform the educational community so that to make informed decisions regarding the introduction of this kind of technology into the classroom.</p>
Highlights
From smart screen technologies to block-based programming environments designed for teaching and learning, digital technologies are introduced in the classroom even from an early age [1] [2]
Sullivan and Bers state that robotics provides educational opportunities for children to engage with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects and coding activities and engineering concepts since kindergarten [8]
Educational Robotics can be considered as a multidisciplinary approach involving aspects as diverse as design algorithms, design mechanical structures, construction, and operation of robots and robotics kits as well as the possibility of applying engineering mathematics, physics principles, and other science subjects [17]
Summary
From smart screen technologies to block-based programming environments designed for teaching and learning, digital technologies are introduced in the classroom even from an early age [1] [2]. Educational Robotics can be considered as a multidisciplinary approach involving aspects as diverse as design algorithms, design mechanical structures, construction, and operation of robots and robotics kits as well as the possibility of applying engineering mathematics, physics principles, and other science subjects [17] These characteristics and methods are very well suited for the design of activities with STEM orientation [2]. Except for STEM education purposes, robots and robotics kits are an effective way of introducing preschoolers to coding and the development of CT [20] [21] as young children through robotic activities are engaged in the attempt to solve some practical problems, but to implement the solutions [19]. In this paper, we focus on commercial products that were available on the international online market and can be used by early childhood and first school-age students
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