UC Davis C-STEM Empowers Educators Through Hands-On Arduino and Robotics Workshop
Hands-On STEM Learning in Action
Last week, the UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education conducted a successful one-day workshop on Integrating Physical Computing with Arduino and Robotics in Math, Science, Computer Science, and STEAM Education at the Solano County Office of Education.
Arduino, one of the most widely used open-source, low-cost microcontrollers in industry and higher education, provides a powerful platform for sensor-based robotics and real-world learning. Through the user-friendly free curriculum on Introduction to Physical Computing with Arduino, participants engaged in hands-on activities and explored:
- Introduction to coding, physical computing, and robotics
- Using RGB LEDs to learn the basics of electronics
- Integrating sensors for diverse applications
- Measuring distance with ultrasonic sensors for real-time data collection and visualization
- Creating sensor-based robots
- Applying robotic sensing to explore geometry concepts
- Implementing standards-aligned instructional strategies across math, science, computer science, and STEAM
The workshop received encouraging feedback from participants:
“I love hands-on and active learning and all the support from the facilitators! Great job!”
“I love that the training allows for step-by-step hands-on learning.”
“I learned sensor-based robotics. Excellent session. Great job, one year of material packed into 5.5 hours.”
UC Davis C-STEM is grateful for the support of CAL-MSCS and the Broadcom Foundation in sponsoring this event and advancing innovative STEM learning opportunities.
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