| Sumario: | Background Study: Developments in science and technology, have created a need for technology‐supported learning environments. Robotics is a technology widely used in science education. Collaborative learning is one of the methods used in education based on the constructivist approach. Using robotic and cooperative learning together is a new and rare study approach. The study utilizes cooperative learning and robotics together. Past studies have investigated applications combining collaborative learning, problem‐based or project‐based learning with flipped classrooms. However, we need more evidence on how cooperative learning methods affect learning in environments supported by robotic modules. Objectives: This study investigated the effects of robotic module‐supported experimental activities with the cooperative learning method on student achievement, 21st‐century skills, and students' opinions. Methods: The sample of this study was 6th‐grade students (n = 61). The study utilized a mixed method approach. The quantitative research phase of the study employed a quasi‐experimental design with an experimental and a control group. The qualitative research phase of the study utilized a case study design. Results and Conclusions: The experimental group had significantly higher mean scores than the control group. This result shows that robotic module‐supported experimental activities with the cooperative learning method are more effective at improving student achievement and 21st‐century skills than the current curriculum. Lay Description: What is already known about this topic: The cooperative learning method enables students to increase their academic success, improve their verbal communication skills, develop their critical thinking, and create a team of approaches to solve problems while maintaining their individual responsibilities.The use of robotics in education is increasing day by day, and studies have shown that such applications have positive effects on students' learning of science‐related subjects.Science and technology classes offer various science experiment opportunities. Educational robots not only improve students' communication skills, interest in science, motivation and success levels but also enable them to comprehend different concepts, make connections between concepts, and select appropriate materials for experimental activities.Combining technology with cooperative learning can offer students numerous benefits in various areas such as collaborative reading, collaborative writing, reflecting on a discussion, preparing reports, creating collaborative products using communication and collaboration software. Computer‐supported cooperative learning activities have also been determined to increase academic success and strengthen communication.When the studies on collaborative learning with robotics were examined, it was determined that the number of studies was quite limited. What this paper adds: Robotic Module‐Supported Activities With The Cooperative Learning Method (RMSEACLM) is more effective than Current Science Teaching Curriculum (CSTC) in teaching the specified topics.RMSEACLM is more efficient in regard to the improvement of 21st‐century skills when compared to the CSTC.Students feel, they enjoyed the lessons, learned new information, successful.Students think they had changed the way they discussed, listened, and respected things, their mental skills, learning, thinking, communication.Students stated that the use of technology in science education provides fast access, access to multiple resources, easy understanding, concrete learning, research, and building a robot. Implications for practice and/or policy: Robotic module‐supported experimental activities with the cooperative learning method should be applied to more participants of different classes, units, school, regions and teacher in order to have a positive effect on the academic achievement levels of students in science and technology courses, and ensure better qualified science education by improving the 21st‐century skills of the students.
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