Magued Iskander
Old Dominion University, New York University, University of Notre Dame
Papers
8
Total Citations
157
H-Index
6
About
Magued Iskander is a leading figure in engineering education, whose work bridges the gap between abstract STEM concepts and tangible, hands-on learning. His research focuses on integrating innovative instructional technology, robotics, and challenge-based learning into K-12 and higher education environments. Iskander’s most significant contributions lie in demonstrating how platforms like LEGO Mindstorms can be used to promote inquiry-based learning, cognitive development, and conceptual understanding in mathematics and science. His seminal 2008 work on e-learning and e-assessment has garnered 84 citations, establishing a foundation for modern educational technology. More recently, his 2020 study on using robotics to promote learning in elementary grades (18 citations) shows how fourth graders can grasp abstract ideas like units and unit conversion through experimentation with LEGO robots. Iskander has also explored the efficacy of robotics training for teachers and mentors, ensuring that these tools are effectively implemented. By connecting Bloom’s Taxonomy with robotics, his research provides a framework for stimulating higher-order thinking in K-12 classrooms, making him a pivotal voice in the movement to modernize STEM education.
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Top Papers
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- 2Technological Developments in Networking, Education and Automation27 citations · 2010
- 3Using Robotics to Promote Learning in Elementary Grades18 citations · 2020
- 4Enriching K-12 Science Education Using LEGOs8 citations · 2020
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- 6Enriching K-12 Math Education Using LEGOs7 citations · 2020
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