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"Revolutionizing Education: The Role of Robotics in Modern Learning"

 Robotics, their place in Education….

In my 16 years of teaching, I have seen technology evolve and become an important piece in education as a way to engage with students but also a valuable tool. As more and more jobs incorporate technology and potentially incorporate robotics, it has become apparent that we need to teach students these digital/technology/robotic literacy skills so they are prepared for the outside world. Thus, this is one of my reasons for wanting to acquire a technology endorsement, which I am currently working on now at Dominican University.  



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As I pursue a technology endorsement to help further my knowledge and become a valuable asset to my department and district, I learned through the class EDU 772 that robotics is not just for the assembly line, but that robotics is going to be involved in and is already making an impact in a variety of fields. So as teachers, we must incorporate robotics into our curriculum. This course let me see robotics not as a toy but as a tool to teach valuable skills that apply across content areas and provide them with important life skills. For example, these skills include problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork to name a few. Robotics also provides them with basic robotics knowledge which will serve them when joining the workforce. 


Impact on My Teaching and Areas to Explore…… 

“Robotics is not just a field of science; it’s a canvas for art, innovation, and progress. – Rodney Brooks.

As an art teacher, I want to continue to find ways to incorporate Robotics into my curriculum. I would love to explore Robotic 3D printing and using the Edison Robot to create drawings. I feel that in the medium of 3D printing and drawing, Robotics bridges both computer science and art in a fun and interactive way that allows students to explore, grow, and develop a passion in both fields.

 

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Before taking this course, I knew some basic coding and didn’t know anything about the field of robotics. However, after taking EDU 772, I can say it gave me some cool tools and skills to help connect robotics and coding to art education, as well as the awareness of how robotics will be integrated into our future.  EDU 772 has educated me on the benefits our students receive learning about Robotics and coding, and how it will help them become well-rounded individuals and cultivate many passions. 


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Coding/Robotics and Art easily go hand in hand because many of the skills needed for coding are taught in the art room. My students can explore basic coding for robotics while still connecting to the creativity and the creation of art;  because at the core of it, both art and coding contain the same set of skills: problem-solving and design. 

Biggest Takeaway…. 

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The biggest positive takeaway is that we shouldn't be afraid of trying something new and that we can find ways to have technology enhance and add engagement. And most importantly, as educators, we must help our students learn and acquire skills they need outside of school. One main one is technology and robotics literacy. By offering them experiences within our classrooms, students can become comfortable and knowledgeable in those fields. 



References: 

3D printed art: 3D printing makes its mark. All3DP. (2023, April 25). https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printed-art-best-projects/

Business APAC. (2023, September 25). 15 robotics quotes to showcase the future of Mankind. https://www.businessapac.com/robotics-quotes/

"code is art that does something programming coding web ... - redbubble. (n.d.-d). https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Code-Is-Art-That-Does-Something-Programming-Coding-web-development-jokes-by-ENNASSIRIPD/115266996.LVTDI

dzm1try. (n.d.). Key takeaway icon. Clipart image isolated on white background. iStock. https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/key-takeaway-icon-gm1352053519-427592383

Using the edsketch pen holder in Edison Robot Programming. Eduporium Blog. (2023, February 2). https://www.eduporium.com/blog/using-the-edsketch-pen-holder-in-edison-robot-programming/

What is computational creativity?. The Creativity Post. (n.d.). https://www.creativitypost.com/article/what_is_computational_creativity 
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