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Crescenzi-Lanna, Lucrezia – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2023
This paper presents a systematic literature review of artificial intelligence (AI)-supported teaching and learning in early childhood. The focus is on human-machine cooperation in education. International evidence and associated problems with the reciprocal contributions of humans and machines are presented and discussed, as well as future…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Programming, Educational Technology, Man Machine Systems
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Brainin, Einat; Shamir, Adina; Eden, Sigal – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2022
The study's purpose was to examine the contribution of a programmable robot to an intervention program for promoting spatial ability (spatial relations, visual-memory, mental rotation) of preschool children. Eighty-four participants were randomly assigned to three intervention groups: programmable-robot-based intervention, traditional…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Young Children, Robotics, Programming
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Merino-Armero, José Miguel; González-Calero, José Antonio; Cózar-Gutiérrez, Ramón – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2022
The interest in computational thinking development at pre-university education stage is increasing. In this study, a meta-analysis was conducted to address two main objectives: (a) to analyze the effectiveness of empirical interventions in K-12 education for the development of Computational Thinking (CT); and (b) to identify and evaluate the…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Computer Science Education, Thinking Skills, Intervention
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Sung, Woonhee; Black, John B. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2021
This study examined what factors might have a positive impact on students' learning outcomes in mathematical understanding and computational thinking skills. Specifically, whether the proposed instructional design combining computational perspectives and an embodied approach in mathematics learning improves (a) mathematics learning, (b)…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Outcomes of Education
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Newton, Kristie J.; Leonard, Jacqueline; Buss, Alan; Wright, Christopher G.; Barnes-Johnson, Joy – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2020
This mixed methods study examined how engagement in robotics and game design influenced students' self-efficacy, STEM attitudes, and computational thinking (CT) skills. Predominantly African-American students engaged in engineering and computer science tasks during informal learning environments. Results revealed students' self-efficacy scores on…
Descriptors: Robotics, STEM Education, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes
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Flannery, Louise P.; Bers, Marina Umaschi – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2013
Young learners today generate, express, and interact with sophisticated ideas using a range of digital tools to explore interactive stories, animations, computer games, and robotics. In recent years, new developmentally appropriate robotics kits have been entering early childhood classrooms. This paper presents a retrospective analysis of one…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Robotics, Early Childhood Education, Programming