Summary of THE SCIENCE JOURNAL IS GRADUATING FROM GOOGLE! COMING TO ARDUINO THIS FALL
Arduino and Google are transferring the open-source Google Science Journal to Arduino this September. Google will stop support on December 11, 2020; Arduino will continue development and support. Arduino Science Journal will support Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense and MKR WiFi 1010 (in the Arduino Science Kit), letting students document experiments on mobile devices. Arduino will maintain developer resources, including code, APIs, and firmware, to foster educational and innovative STEAM projects.
Parts used in theArduino Science Journal Project:
- Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Board
- Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 Board
- Arduino Science Kit (includes MKR WiFi 1010)
- Mobile device for documenting experiments
Arduino and Google are excited to announce that the Google Science Journal will be transferring from Google to Arduino this September.
Due to Arduino’s existing experience with the Science Journal and a long-standing commitment to open source and hands-on science, Google has agreed to transfer ownership of the open source project over to Arduino.
The Google versions of the app will officially cease support and updates on 11th December 2020, with Arduino continuing all support and app development moving forward.
Arduino Science Journal will include support for the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Board, as well as the MKR WiFi 1010 Board included in the Arduino Science Kit, with students able to document science experiments and record observations using their own mobile device. The Science Journal actively encourages students to learn outside of the classroom, delivering accessible resources to support both teachers and students – a feature with huge importance in the current climate. For developers, the Arduino version will continue to offer abundant codes, APIs and Arduino open source firmware to help them create innovative new projects.
Fabio Violante, Arduino’s CEO, comment
“Arduino’s heritage in both education and open source makes us the ideal partner to take on and develop the great work started by Google with the Science Journal. The Science Journal’s core principles of enabling children to learn interactively, in a safe and inclusive environment, are totally aligned with Arduino’s philosophy and approach to education. Taking on the next generation of the Science Journal, we can continue providing the essential tools for STEAM classes that develop with students as they progress through school and university, preparing them for a successful future.”
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- When will Google stop support and updates for the Google Science Journal?
Google will cease support and updates on 11th December 2020. - Who will take ownership of the Science Journal?
Arduino will take ownership of the open source Science Journal from Google. - When is the transfer of the Science Journal happening?
The transfer to Arduino is happening in September. - Which Arduino boards will the Arduino Science Journal support?
It will include support for the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Board and the MKR WiFi 1010 Board. - Can students document experiments using their own devices?
Yes, students can document experiments and record observations using their own mobile device. - Will Arduino continue to provide developer resources?
Yes, Arduino will continue to offer codes, APIs and open source firmware for developers. - Why did Google transfer the Science Journal to Arduino?
Because of Arduino’s experience with the Science Journal and commitment to open source and hands-on science. - What educational focus does the Science Journal support?
It supports STEAM education by enabling interactive learning and providing resources for teachers and students.
