{"id":5739,"date":"2023-02-07T09:44:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T09:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/?p=5739"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:28:26","slug":"schools-as-key-players-in-technological-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/en\/la-escuela-como-protagonista-de-la-evolucion-tecnologica\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools as key players in technological development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educational robotics is the discipline that is revolutionising the way we see and do things. Not only does it enrich students\u2019 education in every respect, but it also fosters their all-round development as individuals. Without a doubt, a generation equipped with the skills taught through robotics and programming will make a real difference. It is time for us, as a school, to give students the&nbsp;<strong>tools&nbsp;<\/strong>so that they may be&nbsp;<strong>true agents of change in the future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/wp2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foto-1024x683-2-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/wp2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foto-1024x683-2-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/wp2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foto-1024x683-2-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/wp2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foto-1024x683-2-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/wp2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/foto-1024x683-2-1-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teaching robotics to girls, boys and young people will result in a generation of&nbsp;<strong>people who are equipped to use technology and robotics to their advantage<\/strong>. It will enable them to develop innovative projects, understand the world around them in a different way, and even foster and awaken an interest in the sciences \u2013 engineering,  mathematics, etc. \u2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educational robotics, being centred on STEM education,&nbsp;<strong>offers skills<\/strong>&nbsp;based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and&nbsp;<strong>develops skills<\/strong>&nbsp;such as teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, reasoning skills, and problem analysis and resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two main ways in which programming and robotics are used in education. On the one hand, the&nbsp;<strong>robotics and educational programming<\/strong>, which consists of a set of physical components that encourage pupils to build, programme, reason and create new interfaces or devices. On the other hand, the&nbsp;<strong>robotics and programming as a social factor<\/strong>&nbsp;in which, through games, autonomous systems interact with humans or other physical agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is essential that schools today are prepared to introduce programming and robotics into the classroom. Not because it is fashionable or because it is a matter of&nbsp;<em>status<\/em>, but because&nbsp;<strong>The future generations depend on the acquisition of these skills<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Would you like to receive further information?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you work at an educational institution and are interested in the project, we can arrange a presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#35bfe9;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Further information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the many BENEFITS that teaching robotics in the classroom brings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">1. Greater motivation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tangible devices such as robots boost motivation because students get to handle things from the&nbsp;<em>real world<\/em>. This inevitably introduces a dimension of&nbsp;<em>marvel&nbsp;<\/em>-in the literal sense- to the learning experience: children get incredibly excited when they realise that what they are doing on a screen also has a place in the physical world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2. Motor skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with tangible objects involves hands-on activities that promote the development of motor skills, hand-eye coordination and different ways of understanding abstract ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">3. Flexibility for teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst robots and other physical elements have their appeal, they are not essential when it comes to teaching robotics and programming. Teachers can opt for a hybrid approach that combines the virtual and the physical, offering greater flexibility when implementing a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4. Teamwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We must not forget that, as well as building and programming robots, the students actively work in teams, learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This also gives them a global perspective, without limits or boundaries, opening up new avenues for their development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">5. Increased engagement in other disciplines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activities centred on the use of robots can increase engagement with learning in other areas less closely related to technology, such as literature, through play and motivation. Their use can even enhance ethical, emotional and social development, based on the impact that, for example, a robot with social attributes can have on pupils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">6. Promotes personal development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning about robotics and programming achieves, amongst other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improving students\u2019 technological literacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To build self-confidence in dealing with technical concepts and problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing the sense of presence and physical reality in increasingly digitalised environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To strengthen their understanding of their personal values and respect for others, whilst making responsible use of technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To help generate new ideas for applying technology to improve the environment around them (school, community, society).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is therefore essential that&nbsp;<strong>schools are transformed and become true driving forces behind technological progress<\/strong>. Today\u2019s children and young people are the agents of change and innovation of the future. If you would like us to support you in the process of introducing and implementing robotics and programming at your school, please leave us your details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/smartteamdigital.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#35bfe9;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Shall we arrange a demo?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La rob\u00f3tica educativa es la disciplina que est\u00e1 revolucionando la forma de ver y hacer las cosas. No solo enriquece la formaci\u00f3n de los estudiantes en todos sus sentidos, sino que tambi\u00e9n potencia su desarrollo integral como personas. Sin dudas, una generaci\u00f3n con las habilidades que ense\u00f1a la rob\u00f3tica y la programaci\u00f3n marcar\u00e1 la diferencia. 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