Educational robotics : Open questions and new challenges
Part of : Themes in science and technology education ; Vol.6, No.1, 2013, pages 63-71
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This paper investigates the current situation in the field of educational robotics and identifies new challenges and trends focusing on the use of robotic technologies as a tool that will support creativity and other 21st-century learning skills. Finally, conclusions and proposals are presented for promoting cooperation and networking of researchers and teachers in Europe that might support the further development of the robotics movement in education.
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educational robotics, constructionism, creativity
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