{"id":85,"date":"2023-07-14T15:24:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T15:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/?p=85"},"modified":"2023-07-14T15:24:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T15:24:15","slug":"from-arduino-to-chatgpt-transforming-education-with-hands-on-learning-and-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/2023\/07\/14\/from-arduino-to-chatgpt-transforming-education-with-hands-on-learning-and-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"From Arduino to ChatGPT: Transforming Education with Hands-on Learning and AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Arduinos are a fantastic way to bridge the gap between theory and physical learning, with the kit allowing students to think creatively, collaborate on projects, and improve their problem-solving skills. The Elegoo starter kits have a wide range of components for users to play around with and unlock the potential for a variety of tech gadgets to be created. If you can think of something to try it&#8217;s almost definitely possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arduino starter kit serves as a versatile platform for numerous applications. With its components, such as sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers, the kit enables beginners to delve into electronics, programming, and prototyping. It finds use in various projects, including home automation, robotics, environmental monitoring, and wearable technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All this equipment and more is available to borrow from the Digital Maker Space in the Forum Library (-1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/09c82052-478c-4dbd-8d06-130435534b9a.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/09c82052-478c-4dbd-8d06-130435534b9a.png 960w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/09c82052-478c-4dbd-8d06-130435534b9a-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/09c82052-478c-4dbd-8d06-130435534b9a-768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contents of the Elegoo Mega 2560 Project Starter Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For many users kit such as the Arduino can be a scary prospect with wires all over the place and small electrical components you haven&#8217;t even heard of before. This was the same for me when I first tried out making something! Thankfully, with the emergence of AI over the past few years, ChatGPT has become an excellent tool that has become a part of most people&#8217;s education in one form or another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In relevance to the Arduino and other electrical equipment, it is the perfect guide for starters on how to use and experiment with the apparatus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure what you want to build? Ask ChatGPT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do I build this idea from the components? ChatGPT can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I need some code to make my gadget work but I don&#8217;t know how to write it, ChatGPT is well-versed in any code you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI really has transformed the educational landscape and with the accuracy and range of information software such as OpenAI and other tools are providing, it is becoming easier to try out new things and learn new skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/f4e45440-538b-4b82-874a-822454ad3e33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89\" width=\"811\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/f4e45440-538b-4b82-874a-822454ad3e33.png 960w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/f4e45440-538b-4b82-874a-822454ad3e33-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/f4e45440-538b-4b82-874a-822454ad3e33-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/f4e45440-538b-4b82-874a-822454ad3e33-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ChatGPT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have any questions or want to learn more about the equipment and how we are working to improve digital education, join us on Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/aebf9a28-8fa9-4403-8b75-7dd8ea61ddfb-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/aebf9a28-8fa9-4403-8b75-7dd8ea61ddfb-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/aebf9a28-8fa9-4403-8b75-7dd8ea61ddfb-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/aebf9a28-8fa9-4403-8b75-7dd8ea61ddfb-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/aebf9a28-8fa9-4403-8b75-7dd8ea61ddfb-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalmakerspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023\/07\/aebf9a28-8fa9-4403-8b75-7dd8ea61ddfb.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My first attempt at using a joystick to control fan speed using the Arduino Kit. 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