Robots in education : an introduction to high-tech social agents, intelligent tutors, and curricular tools / Fady Alnajjar [and ten others].

Author/creator Alnajjar, Fady author.
Format Electronic
PublicationNew York, NY : Routledge, 2022.
Copyright Date©2022
Description1 online resource (xii, 226 pages) : illustrations
Supplemental ContentEbook Central
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Abstract "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionDescription based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 08, 2021).
Issued in other formPrint version: Alnajjar, Fady. Robots in education New York, NY : Routledge, 2021. 9780367696511
LCCN 2020054001
ISBN9781003142706 electronic book
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ISBN9781000388855 electronic book EPUB
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ISBNhardcover
ISBNpaperback
Standard identifier# 10.4324/9781003142706
Stock number9781003142706 Taylor & Francis

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