Robotic Construction Kits as Computational Manipulatives for Learning in the STEM Disciplines

Sullivan, Florence R.; Heffernan, John

doi:10.1080/15391523.2016.1146563

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“…The main findings of the reviewed studies primarily included findings about CT skills. Study findings included elements that improved CT skills such as programming instruction (Olabe et al, 2015;Pellas & Peroutseas, 2016;Perez & Roig-Vila, 2015;Repenning et al, 2014;Wang, Wang, & Liu, 2014), robotics (Bers, 2010;Sullivan & Heffernan, 2016) and computer programs (Ioannidou, Repenning, & Webb, 2009;MorenoLeón, Robles, & Román-González, 2015;Repenning et al, 2015;Weintrop et al, 2016). It was observed that these studies were conducted since the beginning of the related literature.…”

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“…It was observed that the variables of robotics (Sullivan & Heffernan, 2016), literacy (DeSchryver & Yadav, 2015, instructional strategies (Miller & Settle, 2011), computer education (Snodgrass, Israel, & Reese, 2016), integration (Israel et al, 2015), programming (Pellas & Peroutseas, 2016) and cognitive features (Psycharis, 2016) were scrutinized in CT studies. Furthermore, the study of these variables indicated the significance and the potential of CT in the field of education.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, the study of these variables indicated the significance and the potential of CT in the field of education. Analysis of the trends in these variables demonstrated that as the robotics achieved significance in the field of education (Bers, 2010), it was used as a variable in CT studies since 2010 (Bers et al, 2014;Sullivan & Heffernan, 2016). Similarly, programming variable have been used since 2014 (Werner, Denner, & Campe, 2015).…”

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Publication Trends Over 10 Years of Computational Thinking Research

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Haseski²,

Tuğtekin³

2018

CONT ED TECHNOLOGY

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The current study aimed to review studies on computational thinking (CT) indexed in Web of Science (WOS) and ERIC databases. A thorough search in electronic databases revealed 96 studies on computational thinking which were published between 2006 and 2016. Studies were exposed to a quantitative content analysis through using an article control form developed by the researchers. Studies were summarized under several themes including the research purpose, design, methodology, sampling characteristics, data analysis, and main findings. The findings were reported using descriptive statistics to see the trends. It was observed that there was an increase in the number of CT studies in recent years, and these were mainly conducted in the field of computer sciences. In addition, CT studies were mostly published in journals in the field of Education and Instructional Technologies. Theoretical paradigm and literature review design were preferred more in previous studies. The most commonly used sampling method was the purposive sampling. It was also revealed that samples of previous CT studies were generally pre-college students. Written data collection tools and quantitative analysis were mostly used in reviewed papers. Findings mainly focused on CT skills. Based on current findings, recommendations and implications for further researches were provided.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Conclusion and Recommendations For Future Researchmentioning

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2018

CONT ED TECHNOLOGY

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“…It often takes much time for teachers to organize the components (Altin & Pedaste, 2013;Bers et al, 2014;Gonzalez-Gomez, Valero-Gomez, PrietoMoreno, & Abderrahim, 2012;Sullivan & Heffernan, 2016) and for students to familiarize themselves with them. In addition, they are inadequate for supporting students' creativity; it is hard for students to create their own designs while using commercial products.…”

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“…Ideally, when building robots, students apply their knowledge of scientific inquiry, mathematical calculations, and other technologies; this process helps to foster their problem-solving ability from multiple angles (Avsec, Rihtaršič, & Kocijancic, 2014;Doerschuk, Bahrim, Daniel, Kruger, Mann, & Martin, 2016). Some scholars have found that students think taking robotics courses helps them to develop hands-on skills, and more knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) (Abdel-Salam, Sawaf, & Williamson, 2009;Sullivan & Heffernan, 2016). English (2016) developed an integrated STEM framework which links learning objectives and learning activities between different STEM disciplines.…”

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The Impact of an Integrated Robotics STEM Course with a Sailboat Topic on High School Students’ Perceptions of Integrative STEM, Interest, and Career Orientation

Chen

Chang

2018

EURASIA J MATH SCI T

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The robotics curriculum is one of the most common and popular curricula for stimulating students' interest in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The purpose of this study was to develop a robotics curriculum that highly integrates STEM and uses open software and hardware, and to test its effects on high school students' learning outcomes, interest, and perceptions of STEM. The study involved 82 Grade 10 students; divided into two groups, the experimental group experienced an integrated robotics STEM course, whereas the comparison group participated in a curriculum with commercial robotics. After a semester, the quantitative and qualitative data showed that the experimental group reported significantly more positive perceptions of integrated STEM, with strengthened knowledge, interest, and career orientation towards related fields. The findings of this study provide suggestions for STEM curriculum development.

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Digital, Block-Based Coding of Robots for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Knight

Wright

2020

Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Background. Robotics and computer programming (i.e., coding) are becoming universal in K-12 STEM classrooms. Some educators and experts are calling coding the "new literacy" because every child will need to be literate in coding in order to excel in the twenty-first century (Burke et al. 2016). Participation in robotics and computer coding/programming have shown a wide range of benefits for typically developing children, including increasing student knowledge and participation in the practices of science, engineering, and in problem-solving and team building skills (e.g., Karp and Maloney 2013). Coding (i.e., programming or developing) is the process of instructing a computer, app, phone, or website. Robotics is the field of computer science dedicated to engineering robots. Students might be especially engaged when coding robots because they can use computer programming to interact with physical robots. To code a robot,

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Robotic Construction Kits as Computational Manipulatives for Learning in the STEM Disciplines

Cited by 102 publications

References 37 publications

Publication Trends Over 10 Years of Computational Thinking Research

Publication Trends Over 10 Years of Computational Thinking Research

The Impact of an Integrated Robotics STEM Course with a Sailboat Topic on High School Students’ Perceptions of Integrative STEM, Interest, and Career Orientation

Digital, Block-Based Coding of Robots for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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