Robotics in Education: Examining Information Technology Teachers’ Views

This study examining the robotic codings and robotic tournaments from the perspectives of Information Technology (IT) teachers was carried out using the qualitative case study method. In the study, a total of 20 teachers from private schools and state schools were asked for their views. The research data collected from the IT teachers helped determine the advantages and limitations of robotic coding and robotic tournaments. The results revealed that the IT teachers generally reported positive views about robotic coding and robotic tournaments. In addition, the teachers reported that robotic coding activities arose the students’ curiosity and attention. As for the negative aspects, the teachers thought that students had to perform the tasks in a very limited time; that there was no equality between the materials owned; that the environment was encouraging; that the juries did not act objectively during the scoring phase; and that the tournaments served for corporate advertising. Consequently, it was found that the students achieved active learning with the help of the robotic coding trainings and tournaments, which increased their motivations

From Instructionism to Constructionism: the role of tinkering in educational technology

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Selected NSF projects of interest to K-12 engineering and technology education

The National Science Foundation (NSF) portfolio addressing K-12 engineering and technology education includes initiatives supported by a number of programs. This list includes projects identified by searching lists of awards in the respective NSF programs as well as projects suggested for inclusion by researchers, practitioners, and program officers. The list includes projects concerned with standards in technology education, teacher professional development, centers for learning and teaching, preparation of instructional materials, digital libraries, and technological activities in informal settings, as well as small numbers of projects in several other areas. This compilation provides current information on projects of interest to educators, instructional designers, consultants, and researchers who are concerned with the development, delivery, and evaluation of instruction to develop technological literacy, particularly in K-12 engineering and technology education. Projects are grouped under headings for each program providing primary funding. Within each program, the award numbers determine the order of listing, with the most recent awards at the beginning of the list. Each award entry includes the project title, NSF award number, funding program, amount of the award to date, starting and ending dates, the principal investigator (PI), the grantee institution, PI contact information, the url of the project Web site, a description of the project’s activities and accomplishments, relevant previous awards to the PI, products developed by the project, and information on the availability of those products

Science-Learning Strengthening Model in Islamic Educational Institution: Case Study at MAN 1 Yogyakarta

Advances in science and technology continue to develop and have a broad impact on various aspects of human life, including in the world of education. In order for students to be able to compete in the global world, educational institutions need to strengthen science learning to students. This study aims to explore the advantages of the science-learning strengthening model in Madrasa Aliyah in terms of context, input, process, and output aspects. This study uses a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive method. The results of this study indicate that in terms of context, the program for strengthening science learning already exists in the vision and mission of the madrasa, which is to have the advantage of science and technology, which is followed up by madrasa policy to develop KTSP Research and science for local contents and extracurricular activities. From the input side, all were fulfilled except for the laboratory staff who were temporarily carried out by the KIR Trustees. From the process side, science learning strengthening has been carried out well and the output is also quite satisfiying. This can be seen from the score of the National Examination and the number of student achievements, especially in the fields of science and research both in the national and international levels

In India / A Bold Experiment in Teaching Values

A religiously diverse school has proven that teachers can instill both personal and social virtues and a desire to excel, and that academic excellence flows from character development

In India/ A Bold Experimental in Teaching Values

A religiously diverse school has proven that teachers can instill both personal and social virtues and a desire to excel, and that academic excellence flows from character development. Since its conception 36 years ago, the city Montessori school (CMS), a nonprofit private school in Lucknow, India has been teaching children values. The world\u27s largest school, with 19,000 students and 15 branches, the City Montessori School has provided an exemplary education for students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade by focusing on both academic excellence and children\u27s emotional and spiritual well-being. Four integrated concepts, called the Four Building Blocks, from the basis of our approach: Universal Values (kindness, compassion, cooperation, responsibility, and other such values rooted in the world\u27s religions); Excellence: Global Understanding; and Service. Taken together, these guiding principles promote the education for the whole child, with Universal Values as the first block-foundation-upon which the others are built

DIGITAL ALPHABET – A CHALLENGE FOR THE MODERN STUDENT AND TEACHER

The fruits of the digital age have become a key part of everyday life in hundreds of millions of households, offices and schools around the world. Our communication takes place far more via text messages and e-mail than face-to-face, and the first place we look for information is Google. The consequences of this technological ubiquity and electronic flood are significant shifts in the attitudes as well as in the behavior of students and teachers, and the goal of this paper is to examine these shifts. How is the digital age changing the opportunities, values and lives of students and teachers - what is happening now, what awaits us in the future? Can digital achievement really change the way students and teachers think or behave? Do both students and teachers learn a new alphabet - the digital alphabet

IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO STEM NAS INSTITUIÇÕES DE ENSINO GERAL

The article investigates the fundamental characteristics of contemporary STEM education, encompassing integrated learning, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, as well as active communication and teamwork abilities. It presents a novel and imaginative strategy for project development, which aims to equip students with the necessary skills to engage in lifelong technological innovation by applying scientific and technological knowledge to real-world scenarios. Furthermore, the article sheds light on the core components of STEM education, drawing from the US government's initiatives aimed at integrating STEM approaches into the national education system. In addition, the article underscores the imperative to reassess the underlying philosophy of STEM education and the need for its actualization. This is accomplished through the introduction of a STEM education model that facilitates the seamless integration of STEM subjects with all other academic disciplines. Moreover, the article addresses crucial aspects of the US national policy on arts education. It delves into the development and implementation of the National Core Arts Standards and the National Visual Arts Standards, which play a pivotal role in supporting arts education initiatives. The article delves into an analysis of the theoretical and methodological principles underpinning the development of a STEM education model. This includes an examination of project-based and practice-oriented learning, as well as the utilization of flipped and blended learning approaches, alongside cloud technologies, to facilitate the transformation of traditional education into an innovative learning environment. Furthermore, the article outlines the anticipated steps involved in the implementation of STEM education, with a focus on fostering career autonomy and empowering students to make informed choices about their professions. These steps encompass the promotion and popularization of STEM specialties, the provision of support for gifted students, and the encouragement of youth engagement in creative and research-oriented activities. Expanding on the understanding of how STEM education can be effectively implemented, the article enriches the information field with innovative methods, tools, and organizational forms for the educational process. These include hackathons, marathons, online experiments, e-virtual laboratories, science museums, and platforms designed to facilitate the organization of research activities and international projects. It is noteworthy that the successful implementation of these innovations will not only enhance the quality of foreign literature courses within the New Ukrainian School but also serve as a significant catalyst for the development of competitive and creative graduates.O artigo investiga as características fundamentais da educação STEM contemporânea, abrangendo aprendizagem integrada, pensamento crítico, habilidades de resolução de problemas, bem como comunicação ativa e habilidades de trabalho em equipe. Apresenta uma estratégia nova e imaginativa para o desenvolvimento de projetos, que visa dotar os alunos das competências necessárias para se envolverem na inovação tecnológica ao longo da vida, aplicando conhecimentos científicos e tecnológicos a cenários do mundo real. Além disso, o artigo esclarece os componentes principais da educação STEM, com base nas iniciativas do governo dos EUA destinadas a integrar abordagens STEM no sistema educativo nacional. Além disso, o artigo sublinha a necessidade de reavaliar a filosofia subjacente à educação STEM e a necessidade da sua atualização. Isto é conseguido através da introdução de um modelo de educação STEM que facilita a integração perfeita das disciplinas STEM com todas as outras disciplinas académicas. Além disso, o artigo aborda aspectos cruciais da política nacional dos EUA em matéria de educação artística. Ele se aprofunda no desenvolvimento e implementação dos Padrões Nacionais de Artes Básicas e dos Padrões Nacionais de Artes Visuais, que desempenham um papel fundamental no apoio a iniciativas de educação artística. O artigo analisa os princípios teóricos e metodológicos que sustentam o desenvolvimento de um modelo de educação STEM. Isto inclui uma análise da aprendizagem baseada em projetos e orientada para a prática, bem como a utilização de abordagens de aprendizagem invertidas e combinadas, juntamente com tecnologias de nuvem, para facilitar a transformação da educação tradicional num ambiente de aprendizagem inovador. Além disso, o artigo descreve as etapas previstas envolvidas na implementação da educação STEM, com foco na promoção da autonomia profissional e na capacitação dos alunos para fazerem escolhas informadas sobre as suas profissões. Estas etapas abrangem a promoção e popularização de especialidades STEM, a prestação de apoio a estudantes sobredotados e o incentivo ao envolvimento dos jovens em atividades criativas e orientadas para a investigação. Expandindo a compreensão de como a educação STEM pode ser implementada de forma eficaz, o artigo enriquece o campo da informação com métodos, ferramentas e formas organizacionais inovadoras para o processo educacional. Estas incluem hackathons, maratonas, experiências online, laboratórios virtuais eletrónicos, museus de ciência e plataformas concebidas para facilitar a organização de atividades de investigação e projetos internacionais. É digno de nota que a implementação bem-sucedida destas inovações não só melhorará a qualidade dos cursos de literatura estrangeira na Nova Escola Ucraniana, mas também servirá como um catalisador significativo para o desenvolvimento de graduados competitivos e criativos

The Effects of Online Professional Development on Teacher Behavior and Perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Teaching Efficacy

Background: Research shows that STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) curriculum improves student abilities to create relevant products and services. However, teacher support is critical when implementing a new, school-wide curriculum model and learning tools as teachers need easy access to online resources. Yet, online resources currently used in many schools do not inform the processes or the ideology of STEAM curricula through collaboration among all teachers in a private school setting. Purpose: The focus of this quasi-experimental quantitative research study was to examine the impact of a 1-week online STEAM professional development course on teacher behavior and their perceptions of their self-efficacy regarding integrating STEAM concepts in their classroom instruction, lesson plans, and extracurricular activities. The setting was a private school (preschool through Grade 8) with a focus on science and math education in a large Midwestern city. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was selected for this study because of the necessity for data that determine the relationship between the independent variable, which was the STEAM online course developed for the present study, and the dependent variable, which was the teachers\u27 self-reported behavior and perceptions of their STEAM teaching self-efficacy before and after taking the online course. It was also necessary to generate data regarding the relationship between teachers participating in a 1-week online STEAM professional development course and their behavior and perceptions of their self-efficacy regarding STEAM teaching. The participants included elementary and preschool art, math, science, computer, language arts, and social studies teachers at a private school with a focus on science and math education in a large Midwestern city. Results: It was hypothesized that the initiation of a 1-week online STEAM course for teachers would be effective, and pretest/posttest results supported this hypothesis. This is because the intervention combines easy online access to STEAM curricula with the understanding of the importance of the STEAM education model and concepts to all teachers in the private school setting. Conclusion: Study results showed that online professional development participants had an overall positive perception of the effects of the course on their beliefs and perceptions regarding their STEAM curricula teaching self-efficacy. Differences in the pretest and posttest survey results showed that the STEAM online professional development impacted teachers\u27 STEAM teaching self-efficacy

The Effectiveness of Producing a Blended Learning Environment Based on the Programming of an Educational Robot to Develop Problem-solving Skills in Science for Intermediate School Students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

This study aimed to examine the effect of producing a Blended learning environment based on the programming of an educational robot to develop problem-solving skills in Science for intermediate school students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample of the study consists of   (60) intermediate school students. A total of Four research questions and hypotheses were used in the study. A pre-post-test design was used to achieve the study's objectives in which special treatment was given to the experimental group, whereas no treatment was given to the control group. SPSS was used as a statistical tool to examine the present research results. The study's results proved the effectiveness of a Blended learning environment based on the programming of an educational robot in developing problem-solving skills in Science for intermediate school students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the experimental group showed a better performance in the post-test than the control group. Moreover, the correlation test results indicated a significant positive relationship between the Blended learning environment based on the programming of educational robot performance and students' developing problem-solving skills in Science.   &nbsp