It is widely proven that social robots are very effective in supporting learning, especially for students with special educational needs (BES).
In this study published by Neuroscience News, robots and instructors collaborate to deliver lessons using various strategies. Specifically, besides introducing the session, the robot sets objectives and provides self-regulation strategies if needed. For instance, if the learning process deviates from the focus, the robot uses other tools like games, riddles, jokes, breathing exercises, and physical movements to redirect the student back to the task. The results confirm that students who worked with the robot “were generally more engaged in their tasks and were able to complete them at a higher pace” compared to students without robotic assistance.
Along with the Robotics School, we are also pursuing similar projects, particularly the “Automatism” project. We will use the Nao robot in primary and lower secondary school classes with students on the autism spectrum disorder. We have already prepared various activities on topics such as geometry, animals, the human body, and the water cycle. All materials will be shared open-source on a dedicated project website.
The goal is to measure the satisfaction and effectiveness of activities and lesson plans with the humanoid robot, and we will do this through structured evaluation tests (such as GODSPEED). In other words, technology for education won’t just involve tablets or monitors but also service robots, requiring educators to have higher-level knowledge. Training is certainly needed, but the results confirm that implementing such robotic systems in classrooms can truly be beneficial in many aspects.
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#EUservice, Lorenza Saettone
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