Activities

At the international conference Mipro 2025 in Opatija, a paper titled “Using Humanoid Robots to Enhance Student Motivation: Practical Applications in English Language Lessons” was presented by I. Ružić (First Primary School Čakovec, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Čakovec, Croatia), I. Balaban, and J. Bađari (Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin, Croatia). The research focused on the use of the humanoid robot NAO in…
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The recently arrived humanoid robot NAO has officially been activated at Escola Básica Dr. Eduardo Brazão de Castro, sparking excitement and curiosity throughout the school. As soon as NAO began to move, speak, and interact, both teachers and students were amazed by its wide range of abilities. From simple conversations to engaging educational activities, the…
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At the international conference Mipro 2025, held in Opatija, researchers M. Matus and I. Balaban from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin (Croatia), presented their paper “Adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Humanoid Robots in Education: Educators’ Motivation and Readiness in Croatia.” The study examined the motivation and willingness of educators to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid…
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Ivana Ružić participated in the online conference AI in the Classroom (5. 6. 2025.), where she gave a presentation titled Humanoid Robot in the Classroom. In her talk, she introduced the educational use of the NAO humanoid robot and showcased how this advanced technology can enhance student engagement and support innovative teaching practices. Her contribution highlighted the…
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Geography teacher Danijela Perenc-Jaušovec, ICT teacher Ivana Ružić, and 7th-grade student Eugen Janković took part in professional conferences for geography teachers, ICT teachers, and school librarians, where they delivered an interactive lecture and workshop and presented inspiring examples of best practices. Their presentation focused on the integration of the NAO humanoid robot connected to the…
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On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, I. Primary School Čakovec had the pleasure of hosting Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ružica Vuk, who teaches geography teaching methodology at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, along with Dr. Ivan Ivić, senior teaching assistant, and a group of 2nd- and 4th-year geography-history teaching major students. The…
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Escola Básica Dr. Eduardo Brazão de Castro has welcomed a new and exciting member to its learning community – the humanoid robot NAO. The robot will serve as an educational assistant, supporting teachers and students in the classroom as part of a forward-looking project aimed at enhancing learning through technology. NAO’s arrival marks an important…
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On Wednesday, May 8th, I. Primary School Čakovec became a hub of digital innovation and excitement, with the humanoid robot NAO taking center stage. The school’s Digital Technology Day brought together students, teachers, parents, grandparents, and guests including collaborators from the Čakovec Center for Upbringing and Education and the VI. Primary School Varaždin. NAO, an…
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At the International CARNET User Conference 2025, Ivana Ružić from I. osnovna škola Čakovec and Igor Balban from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics delivered a presentation showcasing the results of a pilot study on the use of the NAO humanoid robot in teaching, as well as the initial outcomes of the Erasmus+ project My Robot,…
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At the national conference for ICT teachers, Info@EDU 2025, held in February in Vodice, Ivana Ružić from I. osnovna škola Čakovec delivered a presentation on the use of the NAO humanoid robot in teaching, as well as the initial outcomes of the Erasmus+ project My Robot, My LearnMate. During the presentation, she demonstrated how the NAO…
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