1. Christothea Herodotou Sense-it: A mobile application for science investigations

2. :Young Citizen Inquiry Friday, 21/03/2014  One year research project focused on citizen inquiry (nquire.wordpress.com)  Citizen inquiry = inquiry science learning + citizen science  Engaging young people in doing scientific investigations  Hands-on: ask, investigate and share real scientific questions  Young people as practical scientists  better understanding of the big issues of society,  access science careers,  develop a personal sense of wonder. What the research say_LKL2

3. Young people & Sheffield UTC Friday, 21/03/2014  Sheffield UTC is officially collaborating for the project  Staff: proposed the design of a sensor-based mobile app for doing science  Students: partners in designing, testing and sharing scientific investigations  Evaluated the mobile app & proposed changes (e.g., simplicity, attractiveness)  Proposed science investigations using the app (e.g., find the fastest lift, noise map)  Designed a marketing campaign to promote the app and investigations What the research say_LKL3

4. Sense-it: Explore tab Friday, 21/03/2014 Android app Download from Google play Search for nQuire Linked with the nQuire-it Mission website where proposed investigations will be hosted (under development) Android app Download from Google play Search for nQuire Linked with the nQuire-it Mission website where proposed investigations will be hosted (under development) What the research say_LKL4

5. Friday, 21/03/2014 Sense-it: record tab What the research say_LKL5

6. Friday, 21/03/2014 Sense-it: share tab What the research say_LKL6

7. How can Sense-it be used? Friday, 21/03/2014 Driving test: Am I a better driver than my parents, or my partner? Use the accelerometer and compass to measure how ‘smooth’ is your driving. Noise and stress: Is noise stressful? Log ambient noise for a day using the sound sensor and a scale from 1 to 5 to record when I feel stressed. Find the fastest lift: Where is the fastest lift in your area? Use the accelerometer and GPS to measure the speed of lifts (acceleration is converted into velocity with the use of algorithms on the nQuire-it Mission website) What the research say_LKL7

8. Friday, 21/03/2014 Thank you! What the research say_LKL8