Share Paper: Integrating Robotics as an Interdisciplinary-Educational Tool in Primary Education

  1. Nikleia Eteokleous-Grigoriou, Frederick University Cyprus, Cyprus
  2. Christodoulos Psomas, Frederick University Cyprus, Cyprus
Tuesday, March 26 5:55 PM-6:15 PM Bayside C

Abstract: The current study examines the integration of robotics as an interdisciplinary-educational tool in the teaching and learning process. Study’s sample was twelve, 6th graders that attended eight lessons, in November 2011, through which robotics was integrated as educational tool .To achieve the above the educational robotics package Lego Mindstorms NXT was used. Case study methodology was employed and 3 data collection methods were used: pre- and post-questionnaires, classroom observations and an evaluation assignment. The results showed that students found the lessons interesting and enjoyable. They managed to easily build the robots and relatively easily program the robots. The study highlights ...