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About
Karin Tengler is an educational technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of computational thinking, educational robotics, and primary school pedagogy. Her research focuses on developing and evaluating robotics-based learning environments that make computer science education accessible to young learners and the teachers who guide them. Tengler's most influential contribution — "The Effect of Robotics-Based Storytelling Activities on Primary School Students' Computational Thinking" (2021, 38 citations) — demonstrates how narrative-driven robotics activities can meaningfully build foundational programming skills in early education. A distinctive hallmark of her approach is the integration of digital storytelling as a pedagogical bridge, making abstract computational concepts engaging and age-appropriate for primary students. Beyond learner outcomes, Tengler has also examined the teacher perspective, investigating what motivates or inhibits educators from adopting robotics innovations in their classrooms. Her design-oriented work — grounded in educational design research — has produced practical frameworks and preliminary design principles that offer real-world guidance for curriculum developers. With over 95 cumulative citations across her 2021–2022 publications, Tengler has established herself as a significant voice in shaping how the next generation encounters computational thinking from its earliest years.
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