Reflections on an educational robotics project in kindergarten and in primary school education
João Grácio, João Torres, Maria do Rosário Rodrigues, Ana Chambel, Miguel Figueiredo · 2023
This paper aims to reflect on the development of a project for the educational use of robotics in the early years, that culminated in the challenge of participating in an international competition, the MatataWorld Robotics Competition (MWRC). A case study methodology was used, resorting to the teachers' evaluations and reflections and the material submitted to the competition. Kindergarten and primary classes took part in the project, which was supported by MatataStudio, an educational technology company, that is also the organiser of the MWRC competition. Data analysis shows that the participation of schools in this project was very positive and that the participation of teachers and educators in the international competition promoted the educational use of robotics and provided an opportunity to create an online community.