Classroom experimentation – Arduino projects to teach electromagnetism

• Published in: Journal of physics. Conference series Vol. 2693; no. 1; pp. 12015 - 12024
• Main Authors: Schnider, D, Hömöstrei, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.01.2024
• Subjects: Classrooms; Data analysis; Data collection; Digital data; Electromagnetism; Solenoids; Students; Task complexity; Teachers
• ISSN: 1742-6588; 1742-6596
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2693/1/012015

In this paper, we offer high school physics teachers valuable insights into the effective incorporation of Arduino-based classroom physics measurements for teaching electromagnetics. By engaging students in activities that involve measuring the conductance of liquids and exploring the magnetic field of a solenoid, starting from fundamental concepts and progressing to more complex tasks, we facilitate their journey toward a deeper, abstract understanding of the subject matter. These projects, centered on digital technology, encompass activities such as digital data collection, data analysis, and even functions plotting. These hands-on experiences enhance students’ technical skills, and also provide teachers with a powerful quantitative teaching method, allowing them to emphasize specific physical phenomena and their underlying theoretical principles. Consequently, these Arduino-based measurements play a pivotal role in fostering students’ competence development and improving their attitude towards learning physics.