TY - GEN
T1 - Using a Social Robot to Aid Online Learning
T2 - International Conference on Communication and Applied Technologies, ICOMTA 2022
AU - Rodríguez-Hidalgo, Carmina
AU - Sibrian, Nairbis
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Although the benefits of using social robots to increase engagement and boost learning are well documented (Belpaeme et al. in Sci Robot 3, 2018 [1]), less is known regarding the competencies to effectively incorporate them as a tool in online education, with the challenges and benefits thereof. This paper investigates the implementation of social robots as a pedagogical tool to support educators during online learning. Based on (Ferrés and Piscitelli in Comunicar 38:75–82, 2012 [2]) framework of media and digital competencies for teachers, this study investigates these skills, and the barriers and opportunities presented for teachers when using a social robot for online distance education. By means of a thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with educators in Chile, we identified main media and digital skills: basic programming; managing information and digital data; designing interactive activities; and developing work teams. The main barriers and benefits encountered are also provided. We conclude by providing advice for practitioners and avenues for future research.
AB - Although the benefits of using social robots to increase engagement and boost learning are well documented (Belpaeme et al. in Sci Robot 3, 2018 [1]), less is known regarding the competencies to effectively incorporate them as a tool in online education, with the challenges and benefits thereof. This paper investigates the implementation of social robots as a pedagogical tool to support educators during online learning. Based on (Ferrés and Piscitelli in Comunicar 38:75–82, 2012 [2]) framework of media and digital competencies for teachers, this study investigates these skills, and the barriers and opportunities presented for teachers when using a social robot for online distance education. By means of a thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with educators in Chile, we identified main media and digital skills: basic programming; managing information and digital data; designing interactive activities; and developing work teams. The main barriers and benefits encountered are also provided. We conclude by providing advice for practitioners and avenues for future research.
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U2 - 10.1007/978-981-19-6347-6_11
DO - 10.1007/978-981-19-6347-6_11
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85144216138
SN - 9789811963469
T3 - Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
SP - 117
EP - 132
BT - Communication and Applied Technologies - Proceedings of ICOMTA 2022
A2 - López-López, Paulo Carlos
A2 - Torres-Toukoumidis, Ángel
A2 - De-Santis, Andrea
A2 - Avilés, Óscar
A2 - Barredo, Daniel
PB - Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Y2 - 7 September 2022 through 9 September 2022
ER -