Social Robots and Artificial Intelligence in Education
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This book covers various topics and trends regarding educational robots, social robots, artificial intelligence (AI) and their use in K-12 and higher education. The book focuses on the changes in teaching and learning practices that arise through the integration of AI and social robots in classrooms worldwide and explores how these technologies can be used to meet learners' diverse needs. It examines the impact of AI and social robots on education quality and personalized learning and discusses the related advancements, advantages, and open challenges. Finally, it presents findings and discussions on potential educational applications of AI and social robots and provides suggestions and guidelines to effectively introduce them in educational settings.
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Dr. Stamatios Papadakis is an Assistant Professor in Educational Technology at the Department of Preschool Education at the University of Crete, Greece. His scientific and research interests focus on the integration of EdTech apps in preschool and primary education, novice programming environments, mobile learning, and the application of generative AI in education. His work aims to enhance early childhood learning experiences through innovative technologies.
Dr. Georgios Lampropoulos is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Applied Informatics at the University of Macedonia, Greece and at the Department of Preschool Education at the University of Crete, Greece. Additionally, he is a Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Education at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. His research focuses on educational technology and his research interests include learning technologies, extended reality technologies, artificial intelligence, learning analytics, gamification, serious games, and robotics.
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Ch 1: The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence and Social Robots in Education.- Section 1: Artificial Intelligence and Social Robotics in Education.- Ch 2: Integrating Social Robots into Education.- Ch 3: Artificial intelligence in the global educational context: prospects for pedagogical practice and application in the context of teacher shortages.- Ch 4: Revolutionizing English Language Learning through Social Robots and Artificial Intelligence: Towards Inclusive and Personalized Education.- Ch 5: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in School Education: Analysis of Implementation of AI and Robotics in Bulgarian Education.- Ch 6: Ethics and sustainability in education that makes use of artificial intelligence and robots.- Section 2: Artificial Intelligence in Student Learning and Cognitive Development.- Ch 7: The Emerging Role of AI and Social Robots in University Student Recruitment.- Ch 8: Engaging Young Minds in AI Through Co-Designing and Making Their Own AI-Driven Apps in the Classroom.- Ch 9: Exploring horizons: Study on the perceptions of primary students regarding the future of work in robotics and steam.- Ch 10: Elevating EFL Paraphrasing Skills through Generative Artificial Intelligence: An Exploration with ChatGPT.- Section 3: Artificial Intelligence Tools, Implications, and Future Trends in Education.- Ch 11: An open-source and open-design robot for STEM education in K-12.- Ch 12: Chatbots in schools: opportunities and considerations.- Ch 13: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Language Education in Higher Education Settings.- Ch 14: Integrating generative AI in education: Affordances, issues, and directions.