Learning physics down a slide: A set of experiments to measure reality through smartphone sensors

Learning physics down a slide: A set of experiments to measure reality through smartphone sensors

During the last decade, the use of smartphones among teenagers in their daily life has grown significantly. Despite the efforts to use tablets in learning processes, these teenagers are often prompted to switch off their personal devices before entering a classroom. Moreover, most mobile learning ap...

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Published in:2014 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) pp. 1153 - 1156
Main Authors: Martinez, L., Garaizar, P.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-04-2014
Subjects:
Acceleration
Accelerometers
educational programs
educational technology
Mathematical model
Mobile communication
Mobile handsets
physics education
Sensors
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Summary:During the last decade, the use of smartphones among teenagers in their daily life has grown significantly. Despite the efforts to use tablets in learning processes, these teenagers are often prompted to switch off their personal devices before entering a classroom. Moreover, most mobile learning applications do not take advantage of the device sensors (e.g., touchscreen, accelerometer, or gyroscope). In order to overcome this situation, we have developed Serious Physics, a free mobile app that allows using smartphones as measuring tools to conduct experiments on Physics.
ISSN:2165-9559
2165-9567
DOI:10.1109/EDUCON.2014.7096834