Pablo Margenat
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Pablo Margenat is a pioneering researcher in educational robotics and computational thinking, with a focus on making programming accessible across all educational levels—from preschool to undergraduate studies. His most cited work, "Robotito: programming robots from preschool to undergraduate school level" (2019, 9 citations), introduces an innovative platform that allows learners to program robots using graphical languages and physical blocks, bypassing the need for traditional code writing. This contribution addresses the critical need to integrate computational thinking into curricula early, providing a scalable, age-appropriate tool that bridges early childhood education and advanced learning. Margenat’s research emphasizes hands-on, inclusive approaches to STEM education, empowering students to develop problem-solving skills through tangible interaction with robotics. His work has influenced pedagogical strategies in Latin America and beyond, demonstrating how low-barrier programming environments can foster creativity and logical reasoning from a young age. By lowering the entry threshold for coding, Margenat has helped shape modern educational robotics, making him a key figure in the movement to democratize computational literacy for future generations.
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