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3.1 In what subject areas is the Arduino platform used?
Analyzing the extracted data, it should be noted that the use of
robotic platforms in training are focused on two main points: the
study of the subject and the development of certain skills.
As we can see in figure 3, in many cases (40%) the Arduino
platform is applied as an auxiliary tool in programming courses.
For example, the use of Arduino Board has helped to increase
students’ interest in programming and largely students worked
with great enthusiasm (25). Demonstration of various physical
examples enhances understanding of students. They used
melodies to represent the theme "arrays". This approach helped
students to understand in detail the process of concatenation of
arrays, the difference between the position and the value of the
array element (26). Moreover, the simplicity of programming
and the variety of Arduino-compatible devices make them useful
for all levels of ICT students, and for those who are trained in
other engineering areas (27).
Figure 3. Subject area and objectives of the platform
The analysis of the works shows that this tool was used mainly
to increase the motivation of students, development of creative
skills and ability to work in a team (28, 29).
3.2 What teaching methods are used alongside this platform?
Due to the specificity of the tools under consideration, the use of
project-oriented methods of training prevails (73%). This
allowed approving the relevance of the study of project-oriented
methods of teaching to programming the micro-robots.
Figure 4 presents an analysis of the characteristics of the above-
mentioned methods of teaching programming the micro-robots
in accordance with the specifics of the platform.
Figure 4. Characteristics of teaching methods for programming the micro-robots
The formation of the above-mentioned competencies of a student
is very important and it is the level of formation of these
competencies upon which depends how valuable will be a
student’s attitude to the subject and the process of education in
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