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ERIC Number: ED631147
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 6
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IT and Technology & Design Teachers Views on Utilizing Robots in Instruction
Demirbilek, Muhammet
International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, Paper presented at the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST) (Antalya, Turkey, Mar 24-27, 2022)
Robots are useful tools for teaching mathematics and physics and engineering subjects in K-12 setting; they can be utilized in classrooms for explaining difficult and complex concepts because they capture the imagination of students. Rapid developments robotics technology in recent decade, institutions and researchers have employed robots to support K-12 education. Furthermore, Educators are increasingly interested in the potential of robots in education for learners. Due to its multidisciplinary nature, robots are considered a gateway to STEM education. Researchers in educational field are looking answers of Can robots in classroom reshape K-12 STEM education, and foster new ways of learning? In the present study, IT and Technology & Design Teachers' views on utilizing robots in instruction was investigated. Furthermore, teachers' willingness to use robots in diverse learning settings. The findings of the research revealed that most of the teachers were not employed robots in their teaching. However, overwhelm majority participants expressed their willingness of using robots in their education specifically in STEM education. Teachers reported that robots can be utilized as an instructional support tool in the classroom. [For the complete proceedings, see ED631021.]
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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