Raspberry Pi as a Tool to Combine Different Courses Part of University Education

Abstract

This paper describes how low cost but innovative hardware device as Raspberry Pi can be used in education as a tool for an implementation of generalizing project. The use of this device helped students apply what they have learned during their bachelor's degree. At the end of the project all 45 students completed a survey. Between 80 and 90% of them evaluated the ability to use Raspberry Pi and implementing what they have learned so far to develop a relatively finished product as a motivation to continue working in the same field. Interestingly, almost 90% are pleasantly surprised by what has been achieved. They would also like to continue to develop this project on their own or start a similar project as a diploma project. More than 95% of the students are very satisfied from their own results and also from team working. We evaluate these results as promising.