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Chapter 12: Using Free and Open-Source Hardware and Software With STEM Project-Based Learning
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Chapter 12: Using Free and Open-Source Hardware and Software With STEM Project-Based Learning

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What are the two primary open-source tools discussed for use in STEM education?

  • Raspberry Pi and Code.org
  • Robotics and Python
  • Arduino and Scratch (correct)
  • JavaScript and HTML
  • What was a major motivation behind the creation of open-source microcontrollers?

  • To increase the cost of electronics prototyping
  • To limit creativity in engineering projects
  • To provide easier and more affordable access to electronics prototyping (correct)
  • To allow engineers to work with proprietary formats
  • Which pioneers are associated with the open-source movement's early evolution?

  • Eric Raymond and Bruce Perens (correct)
  • Bill Gates and Steve Jobs
  • Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman
  • Hernando Barragan and Massimo Banzi
  • What is the purpose of clear lesson objectives?

    <p>To guide lesson planning and assessment strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a tool used to identify national learning standards?

    <p>Common Core Explorer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In project-based learning, what is the role of teamwork and accountability?

    <p>To enhance collective problem-solving and responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for software to be considered open source?

    <p>It must be free to access, use, and modify.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect qualifies hardware as open source?

    <p>The schematics and wiring diagrams must be free to access, use, and modify.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does the open-source model provide over proprietary counterparts?

    <p>Greater accessibility to information and education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with open-source hardware and software?

    <p>Facilitates high costs for development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    FOS Tools in Education

    • TeacherTube serves as a repository of educational videos aimed at teachers and students.
    • Engaging educational videos, like those on the engineering design process, enhance student learning experiences.

    Objectives in Lesson Planning

    • Clear lesson objectives focus on learner engagement with new concepts.
    • Objectives assist in strategizing assessments and evaluations.
    • Objectives may align with school districts, state mandates, or national standards, including Common Core Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts.
    • Tools like "Read the Standards" and "Common Core Explorer" help educators identify applicable standards and align objectives with them.
    • State-specific tools, such as "Search TEKS," aid teachers in finding relevant educational standards in Texas.

    Open-Source Tools in STEM Education

    • Open-source tools like Arduino microcontroller and Scratch coding environment are widely used in STEM education.
    • These tools have been validated through extensive research, showing efficacy in STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL).
    • Open-source hardware and software have transformed engineering education by providing flexible and accessible resources.

    Historical Context of Open Source

    • The open-source movement was pioneered by software engineers Eric Raymond and Bruce Perens in the 1990s.
    • Their frustrations with proprietary software led to the development of open-source software.
    • Hernando Barragan created the "Wiring" prototyping board, which was later modified to become Arduino by Massimo Banzi in 2005, addressing the need for affordable electronics prototyping.

    Determining Open Source Status

    • Software Criteria:
      • Must be free to access, use, and modify.
    • Hardware Criteria:
      • Schematics and wiring diagrams should be freely accessible and modifiable.
      • All components listed in detail, with the integrated development environment also being open-source.

    Advantages of Open-Source Hardware and Software

    • The open-source model fosters innovation opportunities for both experts and novices.
    • Offers significant advantages over proprietary alternatives, including democratizing access to information and education.

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    Explore the importance of the engineering design process through engaging educational videos. This quiz will help teachers utilize tools like TeacherTube to effectively introduce STEM concepts to students, promoting future learning in engineering. Get ready to enhance your teaching strategies and student engagement!

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