Genuino Day 2016 Volos Provisional Programme

Papastratos Building, University of Thessaly

Saturday, April 2, 2016 

This is an open day aiming to introduce as many people as possible to the versatility of the Arduino as an educational and creative tool. Besides its obvious use in the direct teaching of digital technology and physical sciences, it is excellent as a basis for cooperative projects. People, especially students, with diverse skills (artistic, mechanical, electronic, programming) can join forces to produce wonderfull results. The arduino with the right approach is accessible even to people that have been generally apprehensive to tecnology.

09:00 – 12:00
Showcase and open discussion.
Presentation of projects and application scenarios. Discussion of possibilities. Exploration of proposed ideas.

12:00 – 12:30
(Presentation) From simple carfts materials to simple materials of technology. The Arduino/Genuino platform as a teaching aid and learning activity.

12:30 – 13:00
(Presentation) Arduino/Genuino and STEAM. Arduino/Genuino as a vehicle for the integration of the arts (and crafts) with the STEM curriculum in a holistic approach.


13:00 – 13:30

Q&A and open discussion

Break (13:30 – 15:00)

15:00 – 17:30
Workshop: Introduction to the basics (hardware and software) of the Arduino/Genuino platform.

18:00 – 20:30
Workshop: Introduction and exploration of components and materials (electronics, fabric, generic crafts materials etc)

Arduino day 2015 UTh Volos

Arduino Day 2014 Volos provisional programme

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This is an open day aiming to introduce as many people as possible to the versatility of the Arduino as an educational and creative tool. Besides its obvious use in the direct teaching of digital technology and physical sciences, it is excellent as a basis for cooperative projects. People, especially students, with diverse skills (artistic, mechanical, electronic, programming) can join forces to produce wonderfull results. The arduino with the right approach is accessible even to people that have been generally apprehensive to tecnology.

The event will take place in the premises of the 13th and 16th Primary Schools of Volos. The address is Orfanotrofeiou 4. Everyone with the interest or curiosity about this technology and its possible uses is wellcome.

09:00 - 11:00
Showcase and open discussion.
Presentation of projects and application scenarios. Discussion of possibilities. Exploration of proposed ideas.

11:00 - 11:30
Physical Computing with Arduino, possible approaches in primary education.
Pressentation, Spyros Tsalapatas, IT Engineer.

11:30 - 12:00
 Discussion with the audience.

12:00 - 12:30
Arduino First Contact and Beyond.
A teacher's perspective of his introduction to the arduino and thoughts on hands on introduction to the classroom. Giorgos Metafetzis, Primary Education Teacher.

12:30 - 13:00
Discussion wtih the audience.


Break (13:00 - 15:00)

15:00 - 17:00
Flash Beep Turn.
Introductory workshop for complete novices (subject to participation)

17:00 - 19:00
Is it possible?
Exploratory-coaching workshop for more experienced users. (subject to participation)