Using robot to motivate computational thinking in high school students

Enriquez, Carlos; Aguilar, Omar

doi:10.1109/tla.2016.7795838

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“…For instance, in [ 8 , 9 ] the effect of LRT (LEGO Robotics Training) on learners performance in mathematics is investigated. In [ 10 , 11 ], a LEGO NXT and EV3 were respectively used as teaching elements in order to motivate the generation process of computational thinking in students of different school levels. In high educational levels, numerous initiatives have been carried out focused on engaging teenagers in the computer science knowledge through LEGO robots.…”

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A Novel Real-Time MATLAB/Simulink/LEGO EV3 Platform for Academic Use in Robotics and Computer Science

Sánchez

Rosillo

Mora

et al. 2021

Sensors

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Over the last years, mobile robot platforms are having a key role in education worldwide. Among others, LEGO Robots and MATLAB/Simulink are being used mainly in universities to improve the teaching experience. Most LEGO systems used in the literature are based on NXT, as the EV3 version is relatively recent. In contrast to the previous versions, the EV3 allows the development of real-time applications for teaching a wide variety of subjects as well as conducting research experiments. The goal of the research presented in this paper was to develop and validate a novel real-time educational platform based on the MATLAB/Simulink package and the LEGO EV3 brick for academic use in the fields of robotics and computer science. The proposed framework is tested here in different university teaching situations and several case studies are presented in the form of interactive projects developed by students. Without loss of generality, the platform is used for testing different robot path planning algorithms. Classical algorithms like rapidly-exploring random trees or artificial potential fields, developed by robotics researchers, are tested by bachelor students, since the code is freely available on the Internet. Furthermore, recent path planning algorithms developed by the authors are also tested in the platform with the aim of detecting the limits of its applicability. The restrictions and advantages of the proposed platform are discussed in order to enlighten future educational applications.

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Section: Lego Mindstorms: From Kids To Researchersmentioning

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A Novel Real-Time MATLAB/Simulink/LEGO EV3 Platform for Academic Use in Robotics and Computer Science

Sánchez

Rosillo

Mora

et al. 2021

Sensors

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“…Moriguchi et al [15] utilizaron Robovie para que niños de entre 4 y 6 años pudieran aprender palabras. Se han empleado robots para desarrollar el pensamiento computacional, por ejemplo, para estudiantes de secundaria en el que se utilizó un robot construido mediante Lego Mindstorm NTX [16]. Enríquez et al [16] obtuvieron resultados satisfactorios en cuanto a utilidad e interés.…”

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“…Se han empleado robots para desarrollar el pensamiento computacional, por ejemplo, para estudiantes de secundaria en el que se utilizó un robot construido mediante Lego Mindstorm NTX [16]. Enríquez et al [16] obtuvieron resultados satisfactorios en cuanto a utilidad e interés. Los resultados de aprendizaje relacionados con implementación y construcción de algoritmos también fueron positivos.…”

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Developing and Evaluating a Game for the Assessment of Spatial Memory Using Auditory Stimuli

Valencia

Juan

López

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IEEE Latin Am. Trans.

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The combination of natural user interfaces and smart devices has become a new technological option to be exploited for the assessment of spatial memory. In this paper, we present an interactive game for assessing spatial memory using auditory stimuli. The distinct feature of our game is that it assesses the two types of information (i.e., acoustic and spatial) at the same time. We compared the performance of 100 children and 48 adults on the game with traditional neuropsychological tests. The performance on the game correlated with the performance on other traditional neuropsychological tests for the assessment of spatial short-term memory. Children and adults considered our game as easy to use, and all of them were satisfied with it. The results suggest that our game could be a valid tool for the identification of alterations in the spatial memory in both children and adults.

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“…To improve the computation abilities in undergraduate students, it is strictly necessary that the professors can find the best way to teach computational thinking [30], [31], [32]. A basic definition of computational thinking would be formulating things with enough clarity, and in a systematic enough way, that one can tell a computer how to do them.…”

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Solving a Classical Optimization ProblemUsing GAMS Optimizer Package: Economic Dispatch ProblemImplementation

Montoya

2017

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This paper presents an effectiveness strategy to model and solve nonlinear mathematical optimization problems in electrical engineering using General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) for undergraduate students. A classical problem known as economic dispatch has been selected to show the need of using mathematical tools to solve a large scale optimization problem related with engineering. The economic dispatch is a classical optimization problem in operation of thermal electric systems, being the main idea to find an economical operation for thermal generators. This operation is based on a quadratic cost curve with some operating constraints, i.e., power balance and generation capacities. A numerical simulation is implemented using GAMS optimization package in demo version. This research has been developed with the support of 36 students of the course of Regulation and Operation of Electrical Systems (ROES) in the program of Electrical Engineering at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (UTP). Universidad EAFIT 39|Solving a Classical Optimization Problem Using GAMS Optimizer Package: Economic Dispatch Problem ImplementationKey words: Computational thinking; economic dispatch problem; mathematical modeling; GAMS optimization package; nonlinear optimization problem.Solución de un problema de optimización clásico usando el paquete optimizador GAMS: implementación del problema de despacho económico ResumenEn este artículo se presenta una estrategia para modelar y resolver problemas no lineales de optimización con estudiantes de pregrado en ingeniería eléctrica empleando el Sistema de Modelado Algebraico General (GAMS). El problema clásico conocido como despacho económico ha sido seleccionado para mostrar la necesidad de usar herramientas matemáticas para resolver problemas de gran tamaño relacionados con ingeniería. El despacho económico es un problema clásico de optimización en operación de sistemas termoeléctricos, cuya idea principal es encontrar la operación más económica para los generadores térmicos. Esta operación está basada en una curva cuadrática de costos con algunas restricciones operativas, como por ejemplo, balance de potencia y capacidades de generación. La simulación numérica es implementada en GAMS usando una versión de prueba. Esta investigación ha sido desarrollada con la ayuda de 36 estudiantes del curso de Regulación y Operación de Sistemas Eléctricos (ROES) del programa

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Using robot to motivate computational thinking in high school students

Cited by 8 publications

References 25 publications

A Novel Real-Time MATLAB/Simulink/LEGO EV3 Platform for Academic Use in Robotics and Computer Science

A Novel Real-Time MATLAB/Simulink/LEGO EV3 Platform for Academic Use in Robotics and Computer Science

Developing and Evaluating a Game for the Assessment of Spatial Memory Using Auditory Stimuli

Solving a Classical Optimization ProblemUsing GAMS Optimizer Package: Economic Dispatch ProblemImplementation

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