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Introducing robotics planning strategies to scaffold students to think not just finish

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  1. Woonhee Sung
    The University of Texas at Tyler
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    Junghyun Ahn
    Teachers College, Columbia University
  3. Ahram Choi
    Teachers College, Columbia University

Abstract: In STEM education, LEGO robotics kits are introduced as a tool for constructing personal and relevant connections through problem solving and meaning making across STEM subjects. However, studies have focused mainly on programming aspects leaving aside the design process of robotics linking system and robot design, engineering and science concepts. The paper introduces scaffolding strategies that support robot design process required in robotics activity, focusing on the planning stage of engineering design process. The planning strategies are designed to support students’ learning by design through robotics. By taking constructionist approach, project-based planning tasks such as flowchart, drawing, worked example are implemented as a scaffolding for the process of LEGO robot design and programming. The paper introduces learning activities rooted in constructivist approach. Ultimate goal of the paper is to introduce robotics activities that are practically feasible for educators to link robotics in K-6 science and engineering education.

Presider: Jason Trumble, University of Central Arkansas

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