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Location:
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KFC Courts |
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Date:
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Tuesday, Aug.02 |
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5:15PM - 6:00PM
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Author:
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Raluca E. Teodorescu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
617-253-5729, rteodore@mit.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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Analia Barrantes, Sara Julin, Saif Rayyan, David Pritchard
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Abstract:
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We present the first evaluation of our open-source Integrated Learning Environment for Mechanics (ILEM) [1] - http://loncapa.mit.edu. The centerpiece of this environment is a collection of multi-level research-based homework sets organized by topic and cognitive complexity, whose design helps students learn physics problem solving. These sets are associated with learning modules that contain short expositions of the content supplemented by integrated open-access videos, worked examples, simulations, and tutorials. In our evaluation of homework problems, we analyze student attempts, preferences and performance on different types of problems (e.g. representation, ranking and strategy writing problems). In our evaluation of content, we analyze observations generated by student comments in the discussion boards and during critical thinking activities. We continue to expand and improve the content and we welcome users and collaborators.
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Footnotes:
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[1] R. Teodorescu, A. Pawl, S. Rayyan, A. Barrantes and D. E. Pritchard, Toward an Integrated Online Environment, 2010 Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings, edited by S. Rebello, M. Sabella and C. Singh
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