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A robot in the classroom

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Manuel F. Silva,

Vidal MorenoAuthors Info & Claims

TEEM '15: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality

Pages 197 - 201

https://doi.org/10.1145/2808580.2808610

Published: 07 October 2015 Publication History

Abstract

Following the successful results obtained in the previous editions of the TEEM Conference, a new edition of this event was held at ISEP/IPP - School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto -, on October 7-9, 2015.

The TEEM Conference was organized in thematic tracks, being one of them devoted to the topic of "Robotics in Education". This topic tries to strengthen different skills for future engineers/scientists by the means of the design, construction and programming of robots. These skills are related to various fields like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Also, and equally important, the introduction of the robot in the classroom, both at school and college and even as extracurricular activity, promotes a host of outcomes such as technological fluency, creativity, participation, support, collaboration and cooperation.

The purpose of the track "A Robot in the Classroom" was to bring together researchers, teachers and practitioners interested in the Robotics in Education. This track emphasized the exchange of experiences, methodologies and materials to motivate students about science and technology.

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TEEM '15: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality

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