LabDuino: An open source tool for science education

• Published in: 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: Guimaraes Carvalho, Diogo, Castelo Branco Lins, Walquiria
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.10.2016
• Subjects: Arduino; Constructionism; Educational Technology; Embedded Software; Hardware; LabDuino; Laser beam cutting; Programming profession; Scientific Education; Sensors; STEM

Research shows that the poor quality of science education and related areas in the Brazilian basic education has been negatively affecting professionals training in research and scientific development, also contributes to high rates of evasion of STEM graduation courses. Also, scientific illiteracy...