The principles of Educational Robotic Applications (ERA): a framework for understanding and developing educational robots and their activities

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Catlin, D. and Blamires, M. 2012. The principles of Educational Robotic Applications (ERA): a framework for understanding and developing educational robots and their activities. Advancing Education. 2012 (Summer).
AuthorsCatlin, D. and Blamires, M.
KeywordsEducational robotics; educational technology; innovation; technology; robots
Year2012
JournalAdvancing Education
Journal citation2012 (Summer)
PublisherNAACE
ISSN2050-1331
Official URLhttp://www.naace.co.uk/1948
Publication dates
PrintJul 2012
Publication process dates
Deposited12 Dec 2012
Output statusPublished
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A version of this paper was originally published at the 'Constructionism' conference in Paris August 2012.

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