Itza Morales

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Itza Morales is a dedicated education researcher whose work sits at the intersection of mathematics education, educational robotics, and technology-enhanced learning. Based in Panama, Morales has made meaningful contributions to understanding how interactive and technology-driven approaches can transform the way mathematics is taught, particularly at the primary school level. Her most influential work, "Developing an Interactive Environment through the Teaching of Mathematics with Small Robots" (2020), has garnered 45 citations and emerged from a hands-on study conducted across three public schools in the province of Chiriquí, Republic of Panama. The research examined how educational robotics can strengthen students' logical-mathematical skills, offering practical insights grounded in real classroom experience during the 2019 school year. This study reflects Morales's commitment to bridging theoretical innovation with tangible educational outcomes in underrepresented regional contexts. Complementing this, her 2019 paper "Improving the Teaching of Mathematics through Robotics" explores the growing role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in reshaping educational practice. Together, these works position Morales as a pioneering voice advocating for the integration of robotics and digital tools as powerful catalysts for improving mathematics instruction and student engagement in Latin American classrooms.