This book on the use of Arduino and Smartphones in physics experiments, with a focus on mechanics, introduces various techniques by way of examples. The main aim is to teach students how to take meaningful measurements and how to interpret them. Each topic is introduced by an experiment. Those at the beginning of the book are rather simple to build and analyze. As the lessons proceed, the experiments become more refined and new techniques are introduced. Rather than providing recipes to be adopted while taking measurements, the need for new concepts is raised by observing the results of an experiment. A formal justification is given only after a concept has been introduced experimentally. The discussion extends beyond the taking of measurements to their meaning in terms of physics, the importance of what is learned from the laws that are derived, and their limits. Stress is placed on the importance of careful design of experiments as to reduce systematic errors and on good practices to avoid common mistakes. Data are always analyzed using computer software. C-like structures are introduced in teaching how to program Arduino, while data collection and analysis is done using Python. Several methods of graphical representation of data are used.

This interesting crisp book "Physics Experiments Using Arduino" is a labour of love of Professor H. K. Sahjwani and reflects his keen desire to take Arduino to School Students and teachers and to reveal to them how this platform can be used by schools for learning Physics. Book is an amalgam of two aspects: i) Arduino as a toolbox (using C as programming language) and ii) Physics experiments. Author has followed an approach which makes it a self-learning resource for students, with teacher playing the role of a facilitator. As the National President of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) I have been a witness to this approach during number of workshops which Prof Sahjwani conducted in both online and hybrid modes under the auspices of Delhi and Haryana Regional Council of IAPT (RC-01), felicitated by Prof. Seema Vats President RC-01, Prof. OP Sharma and Prof. V.P. Srivastava. Converting those experiences of the workshop into this book extends the reach of those workshops to thousands of willing teachers and students across the country. This is indeed commendable and is part of the vision of IAPT to facilitate Physics resource generation, using the latest technologies which can be used effectively in Physics classrooms and laboratories in schools and colleges. IAPT has an academic agenda in which this book fits in precisely because of real time experience which Arduino provides with wonderful visualisation through its interface via a laptop or a PC. Through Arduino IDE app. One of the challenging tasks in learning physics is to relate theory with experiments, with the availability of cutting-edge technologies, it requires vision of a willing teacher to do something more for the students, this is where this book speaks volumes of the effort and vision of Professor Sahjwani an acclaimed Physics Teacher and Innovator. Only a decade back we would never ever have hoped such things coming in the hands of a school student. All the physics experiments given in the book have been carried out hands on, using the draft copy of the book to make it an experience without tears, encouraging learners to use Arduino as an exploratory tool for exploring physics. It also has a potential for students to do independent student projects mentored by teachers. I am happy that IAPT has benefitted a lot as a result of this work. I would like to profusely congratulate Professor Hari Sahjwani for adding this valuable learning resource to the arsenal of students, providing them an edge in physical, computational, and experimental thinking. I wish readers of this book a wonderful learning experience.

This book provides an archival forum for researchers, academics, practitioners and industry professionals interested and/or engaged in the reform of the ways of teaching and learning through advancing current learning environments towards smart learning environments. The contributions of this book are submitted to the International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2014). The focus of this proceeding is on the interplay of pedagogy, technology and their fusion towards the advancement of smart learning environments. Various components of this interplay include but are not limited to: Pedagogy- learning paradigms, assessment paradigms, social factors, policy; Technology- emerging technologies, innovative uses of mature technologies, adoption, usability, standards and emerging/new technological paradigms (open educational resources, cloud computing, etc.)

This book covers a broad range of innovations in education, such as flipped classrooms, the educational use of social media, mobile learning, educational resources and massive open online courses, as well as theoretical discussions and practical applications in the use of augmented reality and educational technology to improve student engagement and pave the way for students’ future studies and careers. The case studies and practical applications presented here illustrate the effectiveness of new modes of education in which the latest technologies and innovations are widely used in the global context. Accordingly, the book can help develop readers’ awareness of the potential these innovations hold, thus expanding their expertise and stimulating critical thinking as to how new technologies have made learning and teaching easier in various educational settings.

This open access book contains observations, outlines, and analyses of educational robotics methodologies and activities, and developments in the field of educational robotics emerging from the findings presented at FabLearn Italy 2019, the international conference that brought together researchers, teachers, educators and practitioners to discuss the principles of Making and educational robotics in formal, non-formal and informal education. The editors’ analysis of these extended versions of papers presented at FabLearn Italy 2019 highlight the latest findings on learning models based on Making and educational robotics. The authors investigate how innovative educational tools and methodologies can support a novel, more effective and more inclusive learner-centered approach to education. The following key topics are the focus of discussion: Makerspaces and Fab Labs in schools, a maker approach to teaching and learning; laboratory teaching and the maker approach, models, methods and instruments; curricular and non-curricular robotics in formal, non-formal and informal education; social and assistive robotics in education; the effect of innovative spaces and learning environments on the innovation of teaching, good practices and pilot projects.

This book presents recent research on interactive collaborative learning. We are currently witnessing a significant transformation in the development of education and especially post-secondary education. To face these challenges, higher education has to find innovative ways to quickly respond to these new needs. On the one hand, there is a pressure by the new situation in regard to the COVID pandemic. On the other hand, the methods and organizational forms of teaching and learning at higher educational institutions have changed rapidly in recent months. Scientifically based statements as well as excellent experiences (best practice) are absolutely necessary. These were the aims connected with the 24th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2021), which was held online by Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, on 22–24 September 2021. Since its beginning in 1998, this conference is devoted to new approaches in learning with a focus on collaborative learning in Higher Education. Nowadays, the ICL conferences are a forum of the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences in Learning and Engineering Pedagogy. In this way, we try to bridge the gap between ‘pure’ scientific research and the everyday work of educators. This book contains papers in the fields of Teaching Best Practices Research in Engineering Pedagogy Engineering Pedagogy Education Entrepreneurship in Engineering Education Project-Based Learning Virtual and Augmented Learning Immersive Learning in Healthcare and Medical Education. Interested readership includes policymakers, academics, educators, researchers in pedagogy and learning theory, schoolteachers, learning industry, further and continuing education lecturers, etc