Carla Fernandes

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

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Carla Fernandes is a leading researcher in educational robotics, with a primary focus on developing accessible, technology-driven tools to enhance learning in elementary education. Her most influential work, "RoboEduc: A pedagogical tool to support educational robotics" (2009, 41 citations), introduces a foundational environment that integrates robotics into the classroom, aiming to transform traditional teaching methods through hands-on, interactive learning. This paper has become a key reference for educators and technologists seeking to adopt robotics as a pedagogical aid. Fernandes further advanced the field with her 2013 study on a web-based, configurable, and multiplatform development environment for educational robotics. This work enables users to program robots using various languages, including the custom-developed R-Educ, making robotics education more flexible and inclusive across different platforms. By bridging the gap between complex technology and young learners, Fernandes has significantly contributed to making robotics a practical and engaging educational tool. Her research continues to inspire new approaches to STEM education, emphasizing the importance of early exposure to programming and engineering concepts.