Abstract:

Educational robotics, combined with the STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), is a constantly evolving field that opens up new prospects and opportunities for the development of innovation among young people today, and particularly among university students in education.

In principle, the application of educational robotics implies, to a certain extent, the need for expensive and sophisticated equipment and a high level of technological competencies. However, training in pedagogy primarily emphasizes the teaching-learning process, positioning technology as a supportive tool rather than the central focus.

Practically, education students are involved in creating simple objects and materials, endowing them with new pedagogical functions through the manipulation of the Makey Makey Kit, which allows almost any conductive object to be transformed into a tactile interface. The training enables students to focus on creativity and innovation rather than technical complexities. They are not engineers, but they use their own ingenuity to enable everyday objects to communicate educational concepts in a simple, intuitive, and engaging manner.

This study shows that innovation in pedagogy plays a crucial role in fostering students' digital and cross-disciplinary skills through the creation of didactic and educational devices using recycled materials, thereby enhancing their creativity and ability to innovate within the constraints of limited resources.
On the other hand, educational robotics fosters resilience among students who self-educate and train in this field and manage to overcome challenges despite socio-economic constraints: the creation of robotized educational objects and materials is a remarkable success story that is asserting itself locally and internationally. Within this context, we will showcase educational robotics projects that have stimulated creativity and innovation among students.

In summary, this paper targets educational researchers who are keen on exploring the potential of educational robotics as a tool for fostering resilience and innovation within pedagogical study and training contexts.

Keywords:

STEAM Education, Educational robotics, innovation, resilience, training, teaching-learning materials.