Vassilios Ferelis
Technological Educational Institute of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
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Vassilios Ferelis is a pioneering researcher in educational robotics, focusing on the integration of social robots as didactic mediators to enhance STEM learning. His most influential work, "Social Robot NAO as a Self-Regulating Didactic Mediator: a Case Study of Teaching/Learning Numeracy" (2018, 33 citations), introduces a groundbreaking game-based approach that leverages the humanoid robot NAO to teach arithmetic to elementary school students. By designing the robot as a self-regulating mediator, Ferelis demonstrates how interactive, playful interactions can scaffold numeracy skills, bridging the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and tangible, engaging experiences. This work highlights his broader contributions to human-robot interaction in education, where he explores how social robots can adapt to learners' needs, foster motivation, and support self-regulated learning. Ferelis’s research has significant implications for personalized education, offering scalable solutions for classrooms. His innovative use of NAO as a co-teacher not only advances educational robotics but also provides a replicable framework for integrating technology into curricula. With a growing citation impact, Ferelis is recognized for transforming theoretical insights into practical, child-centered interventions that make learning more accessible and effective.
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