Learning from the construction of a fidget spinner in a geometry classroom project

D. A. Prada; A. Acevedo; D. Serrano; M. P. Sanabria; F. Duran; J. Gómez

doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1161/1/012021

Learning from the construction of a fidget spinner in a geometry classroom project

D. A. Prada, A. Acevedo, D. Serrano, M. P. Sanabria, F. Duran, J. Gómez

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Knowledge development is a challenge for Faculty members. Understanding the classroom and societal dynamics allow to think other ways to learn. The fidget spinner is becoming popular among students. That is why in a geometry class from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB), the final project was to construct this artefact. During the activity, abilities to design were strengthen as well as to build from scratch the spinner. Students comprehend how it works but also can create new alternatives to improve the spinner cycle. Concepts became clear and the function of geometry take a better relevance for student's life.

Original language	English
Article number	012021
Journal	Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume	1161
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1161/1/012021
State	Published - 26 Feb 2019
Event	1st International Congress on Virtual Education, Challenges and Opportunities, ViEduc2018 - Bucaramanga, Colombia Duration: 8 Oct 2018 → 12 Oct 2018

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