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Effects Of Robotics Instructional Methods On Computational Thinking Skills Of Middle School Students, Andrew Patrick Cook
Effects Of Robotics Instructional Methods On Computational Thinking Skills Of Middle School Students, Andrew Patrick Cook
Boise State University Theses and Dissertations
As a tangible and motivating medium for students to engage in computational thinking, robotics has drawn interest from educators and researchers as K-12 schools continue to integrate STEM into curriculum. Through this mixed methods study, the researcher sought to explore the effects of robotics instructional methods (task-based and project-based) on the computational thinking skills of middle school students, including the problem-solving strategies used and the role of peer collaboration. The quantitative results of this study indicated no significant difference in the computational thinking skills of students participating in task-based or project-based robotics instruction. Interviews consisted of open-ended questions in which …
Using A Multifaceted Robotics-Based Intervention To Increase Student Interest In Stem And Computational Thinking Skills, Mary Alice Hudson
Using A Multifaceted Robotics-Based Intervention To Increase Student Interest In Stem And Computational Thinking Skills, Mary Alice Hudson
Boise State University Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation examines the impact of a robotics-based intervention on elementary-aged students’ interest in STEM subjects and careers and development of computational thinking skills. Previous research suggests educational robotics programs integrate a wide array of skills projected to be essential for success in the workforce of the future. The current research was motivated by two research questions: (1) What is the impact of a robotics-based intervention on elementary-aged students’ interest in STEM subjects and careers? (2) What is the impact of a robotics-based intervention on elementary-aged students' computational thinking skills? To answer these questions, action research was used to examine …