Design of a training program in educational robotics for its introduction in Cuban educational institutions

Abstract

The introduction of educational robotics is one of the objectives of the third improvement of de Cuban national education system, due to its importance in the training of students for social welfare. The need for training in robotics was demonstrated, in order to put it into practice. This research aimed to design training in educational robotics for researchers, educators and managers to ensure the training of students and enhance their skills and values for the future. An exploratory research was carried out with a qualitative approach, based on the review of bibliographic sources. Theoretical methods were used to determine the training content and organizational forms. The systemic approach provided the structuring of the proposal. How empirical techniques were used: the online questionnaire and the content analysis of the products contributed by the participants. The results are expressed in the determination of the content of the training in pedagogical and technological topics, and in the organizational forms assumed to put it into practice. Favorable preliminary results were obtained that contributed to the proposed goal.