Mobile remote experimentation applied to Basic Education

In this paper we report a technology integration experience within the Basic Education, from the use of mobile devices. The proposed environment is based on open digital learning content that is accessed via mobile devices and complemented by the use of remote experiments. The integration of mobile devices, virtual learning environment for the provision of educational materials and physical experiments remotely accessed, give students a new way to interact with the subjects in a simple and enjoyable way anywhere and anytime. The implemented architecture is based entirely on open source software and open-hardware resources that include a learning management system, an application for mobile devices and remote experiments developed by Remote Experimentation Lab of the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Although the pilot project is being implemented in 4 public Basic Education Schools and covers 287 teachers and 3,201 students, this document will report the integration of technology in high school physics courses in one of the schools.