Using Robotic Technology as a Constructionist Mindtool in Knowledge Construction

The knowledge society brings its own challenges and demands upon its citizens. Key amongst these is the need to empower people to become lifelong learners, to reflect upon their own learning, to become problem solvers and to appreciate technology. This paper records the experiences of an innovative project using a constructionist Mindtool approach in a module on logic, robotics, and programming for non-technical third level students.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: ICALT
• Authors: Timothy Savage, Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez, Fionnuala O'Donnell, Brendan Tangney
• Keywords: Constructionist Mindtool Approach, ICALT 2003, Lifelong Learners, Machine Learning, Problem Solvers