The Use of the Micro:bit for Science Teaching: A Case Study of a Student with Visual Impairment


Published: Apr 3, 2025
Keywords:
inclusion BBC Micro:bit natural sciences STEM visual impairment
Sofia Fanouria Katsarou
Anastasia Ferentinou
Constantina Stefanidou
Abstract

This case study focuses on a student with a visual impairment and examines whether and to what extent the use of microcontrollers, such as the micro:bit, affects the understanding of natural phenomena, such as the alternation between day and night and the succession of seasons. At the same time, it explores the student's engagement and autonomy during the learning process. The research was based on semi-structured interviews and observation checklists, with the data analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the use of the micro:bit facilitated learning, enhanced the student's autonomy, and contributed to a positive learning experience. Finally, the study recommends the integration of such tools to create an inclusive educational environment in science, where students with visual impairments can participate equally and actively.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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