Aikaterini Striftou

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Aikaterini Striftou is a leading voice in educational robotics, with her work centered on integrating tangible technologies into primary and secondary school curricula. Her most influential contribution, "The use of LEGO mindstorms in elementary schools," has garnered 34 citations and established a foundational framework for applying constructionist theory through hands-on robotics. Striftou’s research demonstrates how platforms like LEGO Mindstorms can transform abstract STEM concepts into engaging, tactile learning experiences, fostering problem-solving and computational thinking in young students. By bridging the gap between playful construction and formal education, she has provided educators with evidence-based strategies to boost student motivation and comprehension. Her work is particularly notable for its practical classroom applications, offering clear guidelines for implementing robotics without requiring extensive technical expertise. Striftou’s studies have become essential reading for researchers and teachers alike, influencing curriculum design and inspiring a generation of educators to embrace maker-centered learning. Through her focused, impactful research, she continues to shape how robotics can democratize access to engineering and programming education from an early age.