Real and Virtual Robotics in Mathematics Education at the School-University Transition

Autor/inn/en	Samuels, Peter; Haapasalo, Lenni
Titel	Real and Virtual Robotics in Mathematics Education at the School-University Transition
Quelle	In: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 43 (2012) 3, S.285-301 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0020-739X
DOI	10.1080/0020739X.2011.618548
Schlagwörter	Virtual Classrooms; Robotics; Mathematics Education; Elementary School Mathematics; Mathematics Instruction; Animation; Problem Solving; Information Technology; Mathematical Concepts; College School Cooperation; School Orientation; Higher Education; College Students; College Environment; Student Adjustment + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Robotertechnik; Mathematische Bildung; Elementare Mathematik; Schulmathematik; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Problemlösen; Informationstechnologie; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Collegestudent; Hochschulumwelt; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation
Abstract	LOGO and turtle graphics were an influential movement in primary school mathematics education in the 1980s and 1990s. Since then, technology has moved forward, both in terms of its sophistication and pedagogical potential; and learner experiences, preferences and ways of thinking have changed dramatically. Based on the authors' previous work and a literature review, this article revisits the subject of enhancing mathematics education through educational robotics kits and virtual robotic animations by proposing their simultaneous deployment at the school-university transition. The rationale for such an application is argued and an evaluation framework for these technologies is proposed. Two educational robotic kits and a virtual environment supporting robotic animations are evaluated both in terms of their feasibility of deployment and their educational effectiveness. Finally, the evaluation of learning experiences when deploying the proposed pedagogical approach is discussed. (Contains 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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