Robótica educacional: desenvolvimento de atividades práticas utilizando kits de lego mindstorms EV3 para o projeto EPRA

Abstract

Educational robotics has been gaining increasing prominence in schools across Brazil, bringing new learning experiences to students. Consequently, it is possible to encourage students to enhance their problem-solving skills and foster a more critical mindset. This research aimed to develop an activity plan for robotics in education, focusing on high school students in the Russas region, as it serves as an excellent entry point into the technological world. Initially, a data survey was conducted on public high schools and the current scenario of educational robotics in these schools. With this information, the goal was to better tailor the activity plan. The plan was implemented by the EPRA extension project using LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 kits, aiming to make learning more stimulating and enjoyable. This approach facilitated the presentation of more complex concepts, allowing students to apply them practically through robot programming. The results analysis included data collected from students and course tutors, which demonstrated that most students achieved satisfactory learning in programming and robotics concepts. The experience with the kit was very positive, reinforcing the relevance and usefulness of the applied method, as well as its contribution to students’ development in the field of technology.