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Introduction to Computational Thinking With MI-GO: A Friendly Robot

Introduction to Computational Thinking With MI-GO: A Friendly Robot

Maria José Loureiro, Filipe T. Tavares Moreira, Susana Senos
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 28
ISBN13: 9781522558675|ISBN10: 1522558675|EISBN13: 9781522558682
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5867-5.ch006
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Loureiro, Maria José, et al. "Introduction to Computational Thinking With MI-GO: A Friendly Robot." Open and Social Learning in Impact Communities and Smart Territories, edited by Lídia Oliveira and Ana Luísa Rego Melro, IGI Global, 2019, pp. 110-137. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5867-5.ch006

APA

Loureiro, M. J., Moreira, F. T., & Senos, S. (2019). Introduction to Computational Thinking With MI-GO: A Friendly Robot. In L. Oliveira & A. Melro (Eds.), Open and Social Learning in Impact Communities and Smart Territories (pp. 110-137). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5867-5.ch006

Chicago

Loureiro, Maria José, Filipe T. Tavares Moreira, and Susana Senos. "Introduction to Computational Thinking With MI-GO: A Friendly Robot." In Open and Social Learning in Impact Communities and Smart Territories, edited by Lídia Oliveira and Ana Luísa Rego Melro, 110-137. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5867-5.ch006

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Abstract

The present study is part of a research about computational thinking and tangible robotics. A robot in development in Portugal, MI-GO robot, is part of the basis of this research. The objective is to determine the attitude of young students concerning tangible robots and to observe in what measure they contribute to the development of their STEM skills. On the other hand, it also aims to know what are the opinions of educators, teachers, and researchers concerning MI-GO's characteristics and what is their value, adequacy and suitability for the educational grades of young learners (from 5 to 10). The study consists on a qualitative approach based in a case study methodology, using the techniques of questionnaire and observation. At first the data reveal a clear adhesion to the robot and tangible programming by learners, and the researchers that analyzed the device consider it was a very adequate one and presented several suggestions to improve it.

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