Speaker
Mr
Jakub Žoldák
Description
This study investigates the suitability of smartphone sensors for physics experiments by comparing their performance with laboratory-grade instruments. Measurements from various smartphone models were analysed across experiments involving sensors like accelerometers, magnetometers, and light sensors. Results of light sensor measurements reveal significant variability, particularly at high illuminance levels, with uncertainties necessitating careful interpretation. Despite other limitations such as lower sampling rates and sensitivity to orientation, smartphone sensors offer a cost-effective, accessible tool for hands-on learning, empowering students in resource-constrained environments to engage in meaningful scientific inquiry.
| Education level | Age 15-18 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Full curriculum |
| Research focus | Digital technologies (multimedia, simulations, AR, VR, remote, games) |
| Research method | Educational design research (Qualitative research) |
Author
Mr
Jakub Žoldák
Co-authors
Mrs
Zuzana Jeskova
(Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice)
Mr
Ľubomír Šnajder
(Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice)
Mr
Ján Guniš
(Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice)
