I write about education, technology, and the ways they intersect. My posts explore topics such as educational robotics, artificial intelligence in schools, digital innovation, and constructionist approaches to learning, with a particular focus on inclusion and gender equity. I share reflections from conferences, workshops, and research projects, together with ideas and practices that inspire me in my work with teachers, students, and the broader learning community.
I consider this an important topic because educational robotics turns abstract ideas into concrete, hands-on experiences that build real understanding and metacognitive skills. Seeing the robot as a tool for thinking means it can support not only STEM but also other subjects, offering a versatile context for interdisciplinary learning. Moreover, bringing ER into the classroom …
As a PhD student fighting gender stereotypes through educational robotics, I’m always looking for how they show up in the world. So, tell me: Do you see a subtle stereotype in the choice of cover colors for the “World Robotics” reports? The cover for Industrial Robots? Light blue. The cover for Service Robots? Pink. This …
On May 5, 2025, the SMACT Competence Center in Padua hosted an inspiring event: a conference and hands-on workshop with Gary Stager, a visionary educator and internationally acclaimed advocate of constructionism, the learning-by-making philosophy inspired by Seymour Papert. The event — “Il futuro si scrive in codice” — was organized by the Department of Information …
Every year, IEEE Women in Engineering Italy Section organize IRIS online event. The initiative involved schools of every level, from preschool to upper secondary, and offered them a national stage to showcase their projects promoting STEM education and gender equality. This year’s program included an inspiring variety of contributions: from hands-on robotics projects to theatrical …
From February 5 to 8, 2024, I.C. Sottomarina Nord hosted STEAM4ALL, a four-day marathon of activities dedicated to sustainability and inclusion. The entire school community was involved — from preschool children to primary pupils and lower secondary students — in workshops and hands-on experiences that brought STEAM learning to life. The National STEM Week, established …
This year, for the European Robotics Week, I contributed to organize three initiatives involving both students and teachers: All these proposals were featured on the official EU Robotics Week 2024 event map, highlighting the growing attention to robotics as a tool for learning, creativity, and teacher professional development.
On November 28, we met again in Padua at the SMACT Competence Centre for a new appointment of EduRobotics, hosted by the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padua. The event was organized in collaboration with the Équipe Formativa Territoriale of USR Veneto, and what made this occasion truly meaningful was the sharing of experiences …
Once again this year, as part of Science4All, students had the chance to get hands-on with robotics and discover how technology can become a tool for learning at the Department of Engineering Information. During the workshop they explored what a robot is, how to program it, and how sensors work, and then put their knowledge …
Grateful to have been involved once again by Future Education Modena in the Learning More Festival 2024 in Modena. I’m sharing three key takeaways from my two days (November 9-10) at the festival:
From October 25 to 27, 2024, I had the opportunity to be at the University of Padua’s stand during the Maker Faire Rome – The European Edition, held at the historic Gazometro Ostiense in Rome. Maker Faire Rome is truly a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the maker spirit—a place where robotics, artificial intelligence, agritech, …