Sphero Mini Sensor Board for First-Year Physics Labs

• Autores: John R. Conrad
• Localización: The Physics Teacher, ISSN 0031-921X, Vol. 62, Nº. 5, 2024, págs. 335-338
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This project originated from the urgent need to transition to remote learning in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden shift to remote instruction provided only a week’s notice, leaving little time to adapt the curriculum. At that time, I resorted to using computer simulations, particularly the PhET Interactive Simulations,1 which I frequently incorporated as teaching aids during lectures. However, it became apparent that simulations alone could not adequately replace hands-on laboratory experiences. Recognizing the importance of practical laboratory work, I aimed to provide my students with authentic lab experiences using tangible equipment. This approach aligns with the 2014 “AAPT Recommendations for the Undergraduate Physics Laboratory Curriculum,”2 which emphasizes the significance of conducting real experiments.