Miguel Zapata Ros

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Miguel Zapata Ros is a leading voice in the intersection of educational technology, computational thinking, and pedagogical innovation. His research primarily explores how emerging tools—particularly coding and educational robotics—can reshape learning environments to foster higher-order cognitive skills. In his highly cited 2020 comprehensive review, "Coding and educational robotics and their relationship with computational and creative thinking," Zapata Ros synthesizes a rapidly growing field, demonstrating how robotics and programming serve not merely as technical skills but as catalysts for developing both computational and creative thinking in students. This work, with 27 citations, has become a foundational reference for educators and researchers seeking evidence-based frameworks for integrating technology into curricula. Beyond this landmark paper, his broader contributions include advancing theories of learning in digital contexts and designing pedagogical models that bridge theory and classroom practice. Zapata Ros’s work is particularly notable for its interdisciplinary reach, connecting computer science education with cognitive psychology and instructional design. For students and researchers, his scholarship offers a critical roadmap for understanding how to harness technology’s potential to cultivate the thinkers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.