Marina Moreira

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Marina Moreira is an educational technology researcher whose work centers on the intersection of robotics, programming education, and pedagogical innovation in public secondary schools. Her most recognized contribution is the Edubot project, introduced in a 2018 paper that has garnered 5 citations, which sought to equip high school students with foundational programming and robotics skills in response to the growing demand for technically proficient professionals. Recognizing that technology alone cannot transform learning, Moreira extended this work in a 2019 study examining how classroom diversity and student backgrounds shape educational outcomes in robotics instruction. Grounding her approach in the theoretical frameworks of Constructivism and Constructionism, she advocates for a teaching methodology that blends evidence from educational literature with practical, in-class experience. Her research is particularly notable for its focus on public schools, reflecting a commitment to democratizing access to STEM education for underserved student populations. Though early in citation impact, Moreira's work represents a meaningful contribution to the growing field of K-12 robotics pedagogy, offering educators both a practical model and a theoretically informed framework for designing more effective, inclusive technology classrooms.