Experiential learning activity: tic-tac-toe application using robotics

Abstract

[EN] This paper focuses on the results obtained by developing an experiential learning activity (ELA) using DOBOTs (learning robots based on Arduino cores). In contrast to traditional teaching-learning procedures, ELAs permits students to experience real-world applications and more fully internalise basic concepts. Using scaffolding strategies, this ELA allowed the students to learn about robot arm positioning, tolerancing while positioning, sensor positioning and hysteresis understanding. A TICTAC-TOE game is an easy but powerful way to develop this knowledge. In additional to the basic board game, some new features were included in the ELA, developing other concepts concerning sensorics. Motivation, teamwork and application were also highlighted in the ELA, as well as other transversal competences. This paper also shows the additional tools created for this activity, the main concerns and the overcome of some difficult challenges. Finally, outcomes from the activity are analysed and commented.