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Robotics and Problem-Based Learning in STEM Formal Educational Environments

Robotics and Problem-Based Learning in STEM Formal Educational Environments
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Author(s): Neal Grandgenett (The University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA), Elliott Ostler (The University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA), Neal Topp (The University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA)and Robert Goeman (The University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 26
Source title: K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 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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