Una experiencia didáctica del uso de smartphones en una práctica de laboratorio de física

The objective of the present investigation is to analyze the influence caused by the students of the sixth cycle of the Career of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Cuenca, to carry out a laboratory practice with Smartphones and not very sophisticated materials. The design and execution are detailed to obtain the vibration frequency equation of a taut string. The information was analyzed from a qualitative point of view with a descriptive approach, as measurement instruments an observation guide and an interview with the students were used in order to know their perceptions. The results show that Smartphones can serve as frequency measurement instruments since their sensor is very accurate. Being an instrument that most students have, its use increases motivation and interest in working actively in the learning process.