Aplicación con software y hardware libre Arduino como eje facilitador del aprendizaje de competencias stem.

This article, which is the result of research, presents the design of an application as a proposal to implement free Arduino software and hardware as a facilitating axis for learning skills in natural sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem). The objective of this research was to carry out a didactic and technological innovation in the teaching and learning process of the subject of technology and computer science to develop stem competencies in students necessary to perform in a digital world. The qualitative methodology consisted of delivering didactic planning in an application based on a project-based pedagogy and integrative didactics. In this way, it was possible to identify the development of research skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration, all related to the stem approach. In addition, the educational community where the research experience took place showed great interest in using these resources in the classroom and the possibility of applying them in productive projects of the institution's technical agricultural, livestock, and business management modalities. The application can be used by technology and computer science teachers in the eleventh grade and can be adapted to other educational levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]