Why Learn Robotics?

To those who may be wondering what the word robotics means. Robotics in the simple term refers to the design, construction, and use of machines (Robots) to carry out tasks done traditionally by human beings. Therefore, educational robotics mainly provide teachings on the design, analysis, application, and operation of robots. Articulated robots, autonomous vehicles, or mobile robots are some examples of robots. Educational robotics can be taught from elementary schools to graduate programs. Robots sometimes are used to motivate and facilitate the instruction often foundational, topics such as computer programming, artificial intelligence, or engineering design. Robotics in education as a movement is getting momentum globally. This is because robotics classes have resulted in some significant benefits to a large number of children over the years. Below are some of the advantages associated with learning robotics by children.

1. It encourages creative thinking

Robotics offers children an opportunity to creatively and intellectually express themselves. Not many fields can incorporate knowledge, creativity, and self-expression the way robotics does. Robotics also gives these youngsters control, encouraging them to think out-of-the-box especially when solving problems.

2. It significantly improves programming skills or ability

Robotics goes hand in hand with advanced programming and artificial intelligence. These are the two most important concepts in the field of science right now. Robotic classes, therefore, provides a great way to introduce the fundamentals of programming to children. Children often find programming very interesting from robotics since it is very hands-on. Also, robotics helps kids to see the code they write.

3. It results in better preparations

Since the future keeps on changing and this is beyond any doubt, there is a need to prepare kids for any future challenge. This is best done by teaching our children the relevant skills. Sometimes even some job profiles become obsolete with time. Robotics is an up–and–coming field with many opportunities. So, incorporating robotics in education at younger levels helps in making kids better prepared for future challenges. These children grow up with at least something to depend on when things turn out in contrast to the plan.

4.Robotics improves Engagement

Children`s attention and concentration tend to be low without robotics inclusion in studies. Nowadays, teachers are finding it very hard to hold students’ attention, especially for a long time, during the teaching-learning process (Miskam et al., 2018). However, incorporating robotics in education has resulted in some positive changes in that the engagement rate of students has improved as a result. Therefore, the teachers have concluded that robotics encourages hands-on learning. This assist improves the concentration and attention levels of learners, making them feel more engaged and present.

5. It makes learning fun

The overall development of learners is improved through the introduction of robotics in education. Robotics in education makes learning fun and this makes children/students feel more motivated to study and hence they go to school daily as a result of this. In long run, these results in a very positive impact on the general development of the children.

6. Practice makes perfect

Adding robotics to the curriculum helps in teaching children the skills of determination and motivation effectively. Also, robotics helps children in improving their skills of perseverance since it is challenging, therefore, making children work through their frustrations and find solutions. As they do so, they become better prepared to face future life challenges.

7. It encourages Teamwork

Robotics in most cases pushes children to form groups and work together and learn together. These groups help in the creation of a very intellectually conducive environment which helps children improve their social skills or ability (Menon, 2017). Therefore, in one way or the other, robotics helps children learn how to interact with others and become better social beings.

The benefits associated with learning robotics should be enough encouraging factors for parents to take or encourage their children to take robotics classes seriously. Teachers should also encourage parents who are still not aware of this program to consider it as far as the overall child’s development is considered.