George Lepouras

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George Lepouras is a researcher whose work centers on educational technology, with a particular focus on educational robotics and computer science education (CSE). His research examines how physical computing and robotics-based learning can transform student engagement, motivation, and skill development in school environments. Through observational studies conducted within the context of the Pan-Hellenic Educational Robotics Competition, Lepouras has systematically documented both teacher and student perspectives on robotics as a pedagogical tool, providing valuable empirical insights into attitudes, learning outcomes, and self-efficacy. His most cited work, "Teacher and student views on educational robotics" (2017, 17 citations), highlights the educational benefits of competitive robotics for student development. Complementing this, his 2018 study on physical computing (11 citations) demonstrated measurable improvements in students' attitudes toward computer science and their confidence in programming following hands-on robotic activities. His earlier 2016 contribution laid foundational groundwork for understanding educators' perspectives within the same competitive framework. Lepouras' research makes a meaningful contribution to the growing discourse on active, tangible learning methodologies, offering educators and curriculum designers evidence-based guidance for integrating robotics into computer science education effectively.