Introduction to Physical Computing with Arduinos

2 ECTS | 54.0 hours (27.0 contact hours + 27.0 hours of independent work)

B-Learning Mode: 27 contact hours (18 hours in-person + 9 online)

Location: Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Modality: Training Workshop (Hands-on-Approach)

Target Audience: 

Higher education students and staff, primary and Secondary School Teachers.

NOTE: Teachers in Groups 510 and 550 may use this course for career progression purposes, as stipulated in Article 9 of the Legal Regime for Continuing Teacher Training. In this case, you must also register at https://templarios.cfae.pt/formacao/

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About the course

This course was developed to meet the growing training needs of students, staff and teachers in STEAM areas, providing a set of tools and emerging technologies based on programming and physical computing with Arduinos that allows for an enrichment of the traditional curriculum and pedagogical practices, stimulating creativity, critical thinking and collaboration among students.

Training professionals in the STEAM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is considered a fundamental area to meet the growing needs of an increasingly technological and interconnected world. Teacher training in STEAM is essential to inspire and prepare the next generations of students, equipping them with the skills needed to solve complex problems and promote significant advancements in various fields. The physical computing programming with Arduino, proposed in this workshop, offers an accessible and versatile platform to teach complex concepts simply, practically, and interactively, promoting active learning and making learning more interesting, with a view to improving students' skills.