A review on educational robotics and creativity

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate if and to what extent creativity is linked to educational robots. More specifically, it examines the role that educational robots can play in promoting and enhancing creative thinking and other creative processes, such as computational thinking, through the use of artificial intelligence. To achieve this goal, a literature review is carried out on studies that have been conducted, mainly last five years and are applied practices of using educational robots and STEM learning in various educational settings, showing how they can encourage creativity and problem-solving in students. Search engines – databases – such as Google and Google scholar were used as a research tool. The results of the review showed that the use of educational robots develops skills linked to creativity, such as reflection, collaboration and innovation, and is therefore a useful educational-technological tool in the hands of the modern teacher. Finally, possible directions for future research and educational practices on this topic are suggested.