Using educational robotics to engage inner-city students with technology
Использование образовательной робототехники для привлечения городских школьников к технологиям
2004-06-22
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LEGO MindstormsRoboLab graphical programming environmenteducational roboticsinner-city middle and early high school studentsphysics and math education
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Abstract: This paper presents a pilot project using an educational robotics curriculum that was developed to enhance teaching of standard physics and math topics to middle and early high school students in inner-city schools in New York City. The lessons are centered around the LEGO Mindstorms robotics kit and the RoboLab graphical programming environment. The pilot project, testing the curriculum in two summer programs for early high school students, was conducted in 2003 at two locations in Harlem, New York City, USA.
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An educational robotics curriculum using LEGO Mindstorms and RoboLab was developed to teach standard physics and math to middle and early high school students.
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The curriculum was piloted in two summer programs for early high school students in Harlem, New York City in 2003.
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The project targeted engagement of inner-city students with technology by centering lessons around hands-on robotics activities.
Research Object
Educational robotics curriculum centered on LEGO Mindstorms and RoboLab used with inner-city middle and early high school students
Research Subject
Effectiveness of the robotics curriculum for engaging and enhancing teaching of standard physics and math topics to inner-city middle and early high school students
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