Abstract:

In experimental sciences, laboratory training is of great importance. Traditionally, in the degree of Physics at the University of Valencia students are provided with a written instruction sheet for every practical session. This instruction sheet tries to present the phenomenon to the students and to explain the procedure to be employed aiming at characterizing it experimentally. At the end of the experimental section, the students are explained further the studied phenomenon while commenting their results. This explanation is commonly complemented with different material like scientific articles, simulations or videos. In this work we have analyzed the use of H5P technologies to create part of this complementary material, taking advantage of its inclusion as an add-on in the learning platform of our university based on Moodle. The H5P technologies allow to easily create an interactive experience that seamlessly includes pictures, videos, external links, and different types of questions and activities (single option questions, drag and drop, etc.). We consider that the appropriate use of this technology may favor both the interest of the students and their comprehension of the phenomenon and its experimental characterization. In the initial phase of the study, the students were given some examples of the use of the technology. Trying to do the interactive activities in group has sparked their interest and facilitated commenting the observed phenomena. They also showed interest in the technology itself and their future use.

Keywords:

H5P technology, Technology-Enhanced Learning, STEM education experiences, Thermodynamics, Laboratory.