Allison Stokes

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Allison Stokes is a leading voice in STEM education, whose work is reshaping how robotics can be used to cultivate essential 21st-century competencies in young learners. Her research focuses on the intersection of educational technology, pedagogical practice, and the development of critical skills like collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Stokes’s most influential work, “Using Robotics to Support the Acquisition of STEM and 21st-Century Competencies: Promising (and Practical) Directions,” draws on a large-scale study involving 133 elementary teachers and 46 students in Ontario, Canada. By combining focus groups, classroom observations, and surveys, she provides concrete, evidence-based strategies for educators to integrate robotics meaningfully into their classrooms. This paper has become a cornerstone reference for practitioners and researchers alike, garnering 9 citations since its 2022 publication. Stokes’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical classroom application, offering actionable guidance that empowers teachers to foster both STEM literacy and essential life skills. Her work continues to influence curriculum design and teacher training, positioning her as a key figure in the movement to prepare students for a technology-driven future.