Banca de DEFESA: ANDRESSA PIRES MARASSI

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
DISCENTE : ANDRESSA PIRES MARASSI
DATA : 01/07/2024
HORA: 08:30
LOCAL: online
TÍTULO:

EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS WITH PICTOBLOX SOFTWARE AND ARDUINO BOARD FOR DEVELOPING MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SKILLS

PALAVRAS-CHAVES:

Mathematics; Computational thinking; Educational robotics; PictoBlox; Arduino board.

PÁGINAS: 214
GRANDE ÁREA: Outra
ÁREA: Ensino
RESUMO:

Contemporary society finds itself in a state of constant flux, largely due to the rapid emergence of new technologies, particularly in the digital realm. However, this transformative impact hasn't been proportionately reflected in educational systems. The integration of these new technologies demands mastery of fresh skills, with computational thinking standing out prominently in today's landscape. In this context, educational robotics emerges as a promising strategy to introduce technology into education and foster the development of various skills, including mathematics and computational thinking. This research aims to comprehend the contributions and challenges arising from the use of educational robotics, employing the PictoBlox visual programming software and Arduino Uno board, to cultivate mathematical and computational thinking skills among high school students. To achieve this goal, the study addresses the guiding question: “what are the primary contributions and challenges of educational robotics, using PictoBlox visual programming software and Arduino Uno board, to the teaching of mathematics and the development of computational thinking with high school students?”. Data collection involved an instructional experiment with twelve high school students from Barra do Bugres – MT, spanning sixty hours. Data gathering procedures encompassed participant observation, questionnaires, group discussions, and audiovisual recordings. Following a qualitative and interpretative approach, data analysis was conducted through the lens of Textual Discursive Analysis (TDA). Three categories were considered: (i) ‘Educational robotics with PictoBlox software and Arduino Uno board’, comprising three subcategories and eleven units of meaning; (ii) ‘Development of mathematical and computational thinking skills through educational robotics’, with two subcategories and ten units of meaning; (iii) ‘Usability and potential of PictoBlox software’, featuring one subcategory and four units of meaning. The analysis revealed that educational robotics with PictoBlox and Arduino Uno fosters the mobilization and development of mathematical and computational thinking skills. Among the primary contributions are active learning, collaboration, the development of digital culture skills, student motivation, and the interdisciplinary integration of mathematics with other subjects. However, challenges were also identified, such as difficulties in understanding and applying electronic concepts, technical issues, and the need for high-quality components and technological resources. In conclusion, educational robotics, utilizing PictoBlox and Arduino Uno, represents a promising approach to enhance mathematics education and nurture essential skills for the 21st century. Nonetheless, attention must be given to technical and pedagogical obstacles for effective implementation.

MEMBROS DA BANCA:
Presidente - 77541011 - DIEGO PIASSON
Interno - 84819003 - WILLIAM VIEIRA GONÇALVES
Externa à Instituição - Luciane Mulazani dos Santos - EDESC