EDU 255

Robotics in K 12 Education

Students will gain an awareness of procedures involved in using robots to further the education of K 12 students. Students will be introduced to a variety of robots and gain an understanding of the robots' capabilities as well as how they can be used effectively in educational settings. The characteristics of each type of robot will be investigated allowing students to determine the "best practice" use of robots. Students will also become familiar with robot programming procedures. Students will consider ethics and the social responsibility of teachers using robots in the classroom.

Units: 3.0