abstract
- This paper presents a theoretical model for using tactile screens as an active learning pedagogical device to develop critical thinking skills among first-year engineering students, which in turn manifests through the conceptualization of solutions by applying physics concepts, such as the laws of conservation of matter and energy. The model involves the development of an application that allows students to interact with the content of two courses (Application of Conservation Laws in Engineering Systems and Computational Modeling Applying Conservation Laws) using tactile screens with an interconnected interface at a private university in northwestern Mexico. By facilitating the comprehension of topics, the change of posture of students (from sitting to standing up), among other advantages, the model 1) intends to develop critical thinking skills through applied examples and, therefore, 2) generate a greater diversity of solutions.