Which one do I prefer to use? A comparative study between educational robotics plataforms

• Cristiana Pedrosa State University of Amazonas http://orcid.org/0009-0007-5704-7140
• Jeniffer Macena State University of Amazonas / Federal University of Amazonas https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7163-629X
• Fernanda Pires State University of Amazonas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8180-9850
• Marcela Pessoa State University of Amazonas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3064-5585

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbie.2024.244932

Abstract

Due to the challenges in learning programming and the high dropout rates in computer science courses, visual programming languages integrated with educational robotics have been adopted to make abstract concepts more. accessible, promoting greater student engagement and motivation through an enhanced user experience. This study evaluates the usability of the Tinkercad and PictoBlox platforms in a programming course with a robotics module. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and applied their programming skills in this context. Preliminary results suggest that PictoBlox offers superior usability compared to Tinkercad.

Keywords: Educational Robotics, Usability, Pictoblox, Tinkercad, Early Childhood Education

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