Lara Orcos
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About
Lara Orcos is a leading researcher in educational technology, with a primary focus on integrating educational robotics (ER) into early childhood and secondary education to enhance STEM and mathematical competencies. Her most cited work (129 citations) demonstrates how robotics competitions like FIRST® LEGO® League significantly boost student motivation and STEM skills in secondary classrooms, establishing a strong empirical foundation for hands-on, project-based learning. Orcos also explores the acquisition of computational thinking through mentoring, showing how tools like Bee-bot can introduce programming to young children within a STEAM framework. Her research highlights the critical role of robotics in developing 21st-century skills from an early age. With a notable conference presentation at ICERI 2019, Orcos continues to shape pedagogical practices by providing evidence that educational robotics not only engages students but also effectively builds foundational competencies in mathematics and computational thinking. Her work is essential for educators seeking to integrate technology meaningfully into curricula.
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