Jason Zagami
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Dr. Jason Zagami is a leading researcher in educational technology, with a particular focus on how young children interact with emerging digital tools. His work bridges early childhood education, human-robot interaction, and the pedagogical implications of artificial intelligence in classroom settings. One of his most notable contributions is the 2023 study "Preschool children's engagement with a social robot compared to a human instructor," which has garnered 28 citations and provides critical insights into how four- and five-year-olds respond to robotic versus human-led instruction. By observing 35 English-speaking preschoolers during tasks like Simon Says, Zagami demonstrated that while children engage with social robots, the quality and nature of that engagement differs meaningfully from interactions with human teachers. This work has significant implications for designing developmentally appropriate AI tools in early learning environments. Beyond this study, Zagami’s broader research portfolio examines digital literacy, computational thinking, and the ethical integration of technology in education. His findings are widely cited by scholars in child development, human-computer interaction, and educational policy, making him a key voice in understanding how tomorrow’s learners will navigate an increasingly automated world.
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