Robots In Education An Introduction To High-Tech Social Agents Intelligent Tutors And Curricular Tools | Education

Robots in Education is an accessible introduction to the use of robotics in formal learning encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories as well as implementation in curricula. Today a variety of communities across education are increasingly using robots as general classroom tutors tools in STEM projects and subjects of study. This volume explores how the unique physical and social-interactive capabilities of educational robots can generate bonds with students while freeing instructors to focus on their individualized approaches to teaching and learning. Authored by a uniquely interdisciplinary team of scholars the book covers the basics of robotics and their supporting technologies; attitudes toward and ethical implications of robots in learning; research methods relevant to extending our knowledge of the field; and more. |Robots in Education An Introduction to High-Tech Social Agents Intelligent Tutors and Curricular Tools | Education