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DA:
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Interactive Lecture Demonstrations: Physics Suite Materials that Enhance Learning in Lecture
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Location:
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HC 3027 |
Date:
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Tuesday, Aug.02 |
Time:
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8:30AM - 9:40AM
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Presider:
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Priscilla Laws,
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Co-Presiders(s):
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None
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Equipment:
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N/A
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DA01:
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Interactive Lecture Demonstrations:
Active Learning in Lecture
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Location:
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HC 3027 |
Date:
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Tuesday, Aug.02 |
Time:
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8:30AM - 9:00AM
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Author:
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David R. Sokoloff, Department of Physics
541-346-4755, sokoloff@uoregon.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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Ronald K. Thornton
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Abstract:
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The results of physics education research and the availability of microcomputer-based tools have led to the development of the activity-based Physics Suite.1 Most of the Suite materials are designed for hands-on learning, for example student-oriented laboratory curricula such as RealTime Physics. One reason for the success of these materials is that they encourage students to take an active part in their learning. This interactive session will demonstrate “through active audience participation” Suite materials designed to promote active learning in lecture and Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs).2 The demonstrations will be drawn from second semester topics.
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Footnotes:
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1. E.F. Redish, Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite (Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, 2004).
2. David R. Sokoloff and Ronald K. Thornton, Interactive Lecture Demonstrations
(Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, 2004).
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DA02:
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Interactive Lecture Demonstrations:
Effectiveness in Teaching Concepts
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Location:
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HC 3027 |
Date:
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Tuesday, Aug.02 |
Time:
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9:00AM - 9:30AM
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Author:
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Ronald K. Thornton
Center for Science and Math Teaching, Tufts University
617-627-2825, csmt@tufts.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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David R. Sokoloff
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Abstract:
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The effectiveness of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations in teaching physics concepts has been studied using physics education research-based, multiple-choice conceptual evaluations.1 Results of such studies will be presented. These results should be encouraging to those who wish to improve conceptual learning in lecture.
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Footnotes:
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1. David R. Sokoloff and Ronald K. Thornton, ?Using Interactive Lecture Demonstrations to Create an Active Learning Environment,? Phys. Teach. 35, 340 (1997).
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DA03:
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Circular Motions
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Location:
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HC 3027 |
Date:
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Tuesday, Aug.02 |
Time:
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9:30AM - 9:40AM
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Author:
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Cheng Ting, Houston Community College, Southeast
713-718-7299, cheng.ting@hccs.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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None
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Abstract:
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Camcorders can help students to observe simple circular motions of a bicycle wheel and a simple pendulum. Video analysis will be used to study the circular motions, and allow students to build up concepts of vectors involved in the kinematics of circular motions, such as angular velocity and angular momentum. How to build the mathematical formula for students based on their observation will be discussed.
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Footnotes:
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None
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