Benefits and introduction to python programming for freshmore students using inexpensive robots

摘要

Robots were used for teaching at various levels of education. Many research papers reported positive results of using robots to aid students in understanding of programming concepts and writing programs. In this paper, the investigation results had shown that mini-projects using the Finch robot not only enhanced creativity, problem solving skills, and research capability of students but also had helped understood Python programming concepts and writing programs in a collaborative teaching environment at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The pedagogical activities of this research were described. Then the experiences and results of findings were shared. The shared knowledge will be beneficial to academics or educators who wish to integrate robots into their programming course, especially in a course of more than 250 students, students with numerous interests, and students with different learning abilities.