Active Learning with RealTime Physics, Interactive Lecture Demonstrations and the Physics Suite
David Sokoloff, Priscilla Laws and Ronald Thornton
Sunday, August 1, 2004
American Association of Physics Teachers Summer Meeting, Sacramento, CA
Description: This hands-on workshop is designed for those interested in making learning in their introductory courses more active using strategies based on the outcomes of physics education research and involving the comprehensive use of microcomputers for data collection and analysis. Participants will be introduced to RealTime Physics (RTP) laboratory guides and Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs) in Mechanics, Electric Circuits and Optics. They will also be introduced to the other components of the Activity Based Physics Suite, including Web-Based ILDs. Results of studies on the effectiveness of these curricula will be presented. Those interested in making major changes in their introductory physics programs are especially encouraged to attend. Current versions of the RTP and ILD activity guides, along with Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite by E.F. Redish, will be distributed.
For more information, contact David Sokoloff.
To register, go to the AAPT Web-Site.