Development of Teachers’ Digital Competencies in Programming the NAO Robot: A Study in Computer Engineering at UNED

 

Wedi'i Gadw mewn:
Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Awdur: Soto Calderón, Mariano
Fformat: artículo original
Statws:Versión publicada
Dyddiad Cyhoeddi:2025
Disgrifiad:This qualitative hermeneutic study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a training program designed for 10 faculty members from the Computer Engineering program at UNED. The main objective was to develop competencies in programming the humanoid robot NAO. The NAO robot was selected for its versatility and for the pressing need to modernize pedagogical practices in the field. Through a blended workshop (virtual and in-person), combining theoretical and practical materials, participating instructors acquired essential programming skills and learned to design innovative educational activities using the robot as a teaching tool. The study revealed unanimous acceptance (100%) among participants regarding the integration of NAO into their teaching practices. Teachers highlighted both the ease of implementing the robot and its relevance in enhancing educational quality. However, the need for more rigorous and periodic studies was emphasized to strengthen the reliability of the findings. This suggestion underscores the importance of continuous and systematic evaluation to consolidate outcomes. In conclusion, the training program had a positive impact on the development of teachers’ digital competencies. Participants acquired the ability to program and meaningfully integrate robotics into their teaching practices, significantly enriching students’ learning experiences. Nevertheless, the study also identified challenges, including infrastructure requirements, time constraints for hands-on practice, and the effective implementation of newly acquired skills.
Gwlad:Portal de Revistas UNED
Sefydliad:Universidad Estatal a Distancia
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNED
Iaith:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/5551
Mynediad Ar-lein:https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/innovaciones/article/view/5551
Allweddair:digital competence
educational innovation
computer programming
robot
robotics
competencia digital
innovación educacional
programación informática
robótica
Competência digital
inovação educacional
programação de computadores
robô