Some aspects of the use of educational robotics in international and Hungarian contexts

The technological progress of the 21st century lead to the renewal of educational methods. The methodological repertoire of education is nowadays enriched by teaching robots, which offer new opportunities in the field of the development of soft skills. The robots play a role in motivating students, stimulating their interest, developing their creativity, social skills and digital literacy. Their use can contribute to developing students’ problem-solving skills and algorithmic thinking. Teaching robots can be used as teaching assistants, teaching assistants in almost all disciplines, but they can also be used specifically for teaching programming. There are several initiatives in national and international educational practice that demonstrate the potential and impact of educational robots.