Abstract:

Robotics is a very good teaching aid for the development of pupil personality, logical thinking, creativity, systematics, teamwork, manual skills, creativity, critical thinking, the ability to solve not only problems but also tasks and diligence. Robotics helps to develop not only digital literacy, as well as mathematical or reading literacy. All of these competencies are important for employment.
We can program robots in various ways. We take into account not only the age of students, but also the availability and simplicity of robots for the youngest students. In higher grades, students work with more complex robots and create more complex programs. The article describes specific examples of programming various robotic toys and kits in different grades at primary schools based on my experience and the experience of primary school teachers. Due to the current situation where teachers are forced to teach online, the article also provides examples and possibilities of programming robots in distance learning.
Today, robotic toys and kits are one of the ways to start building a relationship with technology and robotics in children in kindergarten, at primary school, high school or university. The article describes specific examples of the use of various robotic toys, kits and robotic aids in different grades at primary schools and secondary schools. Empirical research was carried out by survey methods (questionnaire, discussion, interview).

Keywords:

Robotics, robotic toys, robotic kits, teaching, robot programming.