This book presents advances in the research of educational robotics and showcases how they can be used to facilitate learning. It summarizes popular and relevant terms and theories in educational robotics via analyzing one hundred influential journal articles in this field, to provide readers background knowledge on the subject matter. This book also guides readers in understanding how different types of robotics are utilized to promote learning among different types of students, in different contexts, and in different disciplines of study.

Identifies seven areas where educational robotics are being used to facilitate learning Presents research findings along the seven themes of educational robotics Showcases advances in theory and products in the field of educational robotics

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Dr. Dejian Liu is Founder and Chairman of NetDragon Websoft Inc., Co-Dean of Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University, and Co-Dean of Academy of Big Data Application in Chinese Education.His research fields include Internet Product Design, the Application of VR/AR, AI &Big Data in Education, Digital Education, etc. In recognition of the outstanding contributions in Engineering Technology, the Chinese government has awarded him the title of Special Allowance Expert of the State Council in 2015, enjoying national expert treatment.He was Adjunct Lecturer in Harvard Graduate School of Education(2017-2018), and his other academic roles include Executive Dean in Residence for Educational Innovation in University of North Texas, Adjunct Professor of Beijing Normal University, Vice Director of the Board for National Engineering Laboratory for Cyberlearning and Intelligent Technology, Honorary Director of State Laboratory of Science, Technology and Standards in Press and Publication, Board Member of Sino-Finnish Joint Learning Innovation Institute, Member of the Advisory Council of UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education and Advisory Committee of UNESCO International Knowledge Centre for Engineering Sciences and Technology. Dr. Ronghuai Huang is a Professor in the Faculty of Education of Beijing Normal University (BNU). He currently serves as the Co-Dean of the Smart Learning Institute of BNU, the Director of the National Engineering Research Center of Cyberlearning and Intelligent Technology, the Director of Educational Informatization Strategy Research Base (Beijing) of the Ministry of Education of P.R.C, the Holder of UNESCO Chair on Artificial intelligence in education, the Director of UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education. He is also the Secretary-General of the Expert Group of Education Informatization of the Ministry of Education, a Member of the Expert Committee on Science Subject of the Department of National Textbook, a Member of the Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence Technology Innovation of the Ministry of Education, and Editor-in-Chief of Springer's Journal of Computers in Education and Smart Learning Environment.He has mainly engaged in the fields of educational informatization, smart learning environment, technology-supported innovative teaching, and artificial intelligence in education. He received many honors, including the National Award for Outstanding Teaching Achievement, Science Research Famous Achievement Award in Higher Institution, Science Research Famous Achievement Award in National Education, and the Titles of Beijing Famous Teacher and Beijing Outstanding Teacher. Till now, he has accomplished and is working on over 100 national, provincial, and ministerial projects. His ideas have been widely spread, with over 300 academic papers and over 40 books published at home and aboard. Dr. Ying Chen is Post-doctoral Researcher at Beijing Normal University (BNU), China, Researcher of the Smart Learning Institute of BNU, and Researcher of the National Engineering Research Center of Cyberlearning and Intelligent Technology. She obtained her Ph.D. in Marine Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. Dr. Chen has engineering experience on robot development and teaching experience on robotics and automation. Dr. Chen's current research focus is on educational robotics, pedagogical agent, and artificial intelligence in education. Dr. Michael Agyemang Adarkwah is Post-doctoral Researcher at the Smart Learning Institute and the National Engineering Research Center of Cyberlearning and Intelligent Technology, Beijing Normal University (BNU), China. He obtained his Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Management from Southwest University, China. He has a bachelor's degree in Nursing and has worked as Registered Nurse (RGN) in Ghana. His research interests are teaching and learning, motivation, assessments,

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Preface.- Reading Guidelines of This Handbook.- Background material necessary for the effective use of this book.- Topic 1 Personalized Tutoring through Conversational Agents.- Topic 2 Robotics in STEM Education.- Topic 3 Robotics-Oriented Programming.- Topic 4 Language Learning with Social Robots.- Topic 5 Teaching with Robotics in Classrooms.- Topic 6 Robot-assisted Special Education.- Topic 7 Robot-Based Cognitive Training for the Senior People with Special Needs.- Postscript.