Scientific investigation cycle

The literal meaning of coding is “computer programming.” Often this discipline is associated with teaching as it is based on computational thinking, that group of… Read More »Coding & Scratch

A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode, i.e. a matrix code, composed of black modules arranged within a white square pattern, typically used to store… Read More »QR code: what is it and how to create one

This is a preliminary activity to the project of “interactive tourist map construction”. It allows students to understand the functioning of two sensors, present in… Read More »Compass and GPS

In this scenario we examine the relationship between the sensor called “Accelerometer”, used to measure  linear speed variations in the 3 directions of space, and… Read More »Accelerometer and gravity force (Part 2)

In this scenario we examine the relationship between the sensor called “Accelerometer”, used to measure  linear speed variations in the 3 directions of space, and… Read More »Accelerometer and gravity force (Part 1)

Smartphones are instruments with great potential, always at hand and can be a valuable teaching contribution. After introducing the use of smartphones as a means… Read More »Introduction to Smartphone Sensors

Smartphones are instruments with great potential, always at hand and can be a valuable teaching contribution. This scenario is introductory to a series of activities… Read More »Introduction to Smartphones as a teaching tool