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Robotics and Problem-Based Learning in STEM Formal Educational Environments

Robotics and Problem-Based Learning in STEM Formal Educational Environments

Neal Grandgenett, Elliott Ostler, Neal Topp, Robert Goeman
Copyright: © 2014 |Pages: 26
ISBN13: 9781466645028|ISBN10: 1466645024|EISBN13: 9781466645035
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4502-8.ch028
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Grandgenett, Neal, et al. "Robotics and Problem-Based Learning in STEM Formal Educational Environments." K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2014, pp. 463-488. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4502-8.ch028

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Grandgenett, N., Ostler, E., Topp, N., & Goeman, R. (2014). Robotics and Problem-Based Learning in STEM Formal Educational Environments. In I. Management Association (Ed.), K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 463-488). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4502-8.ch028

Chicago

Grandgenett, Neal, et al. "Robotics and Problem-Based Learning in STEM Formal Educational Environments." In K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 463-488. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2014. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4502-8.ch028

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Abstract

Some of the best learning may occur in the context of a problem, whether in life or in the formal educational classroom. This chapter focuses on the use of educational robotics as a rich context for real-life applications and problems that can encourage the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in formal K-12 educational environments. The chapter presents research related to the compatibility of educational robotics with problem-based learning, as well as two years of field test results from a National Science Foundation (NSF) project that is developing, testing, and refining an educational robotics curriculum. This curriculum has a foundation of problem-based learning strategies. The national curriculum effort uses an open-source programmable, robot platform and a Web-based cyber-infrastructure delivery system that provides teachers with a flexible lesson structure, compatible with national standards and engaging students in problem-based learning.

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