Joliet Junior College Physics Enhancement Project

该项目的主要目标是提高Joliet初级学院(JJC)物理班学生对物理概念和原理的学习、保持和应用能力。这是通过在物理学中引入一系列使用当代计算机和视频技术的新体验来实现的。微型计算机用于力、运动、温度和辐射等领域，进行数据收集、分析和绘图；并用于构造、执行和显示力学中的物理模拟。止动录像带被用来收集抛射体和旋转运动的数据。微型计算机和视频技术提供即时反馈，使更多数量和种类的试验成为可能，并激励学生进行更详细的探索。赠款为六个联网的彩色Macintosh II工作站提供软件和硬件，这些工作站配备了配备适当传感器和探头的通用实验室接口。这笔赠款还提供了一个共享的LaserWriter II、调制解调器、CD播放机、扫描仪、高分辨率摄像机和播放机。这一支持重振了JJC的物理课程，并以比其他方式更快的速度提供了当前的技术。该项目鼓励学生继续学习或通过改善他们的物理体验来支持科学，提高科学素养，帮助JJC为下个世纪的物理课程做准备，并鼓励其他社区大学采用这种方法。NSF的赠款资金正在与非联邦来源的资金相匹配。

The main goal of this project is to improve the learning, retention, and application of physics concepts and principles by students enrolled in physics classes at Joliet Junior College (JJC). This is being accomplished by introducing a series of new experiences using contemporary computer and video technology in physics. A microcomputer is used in the areas of force, motion, temperature, and radiation to perform data collection, analysis, and graphing; and is used to construct, execute, and display physical simulations in mechanics. Stop- action videotapes are used to collect data in projectile and rotational motion. Microcomputers and video technology provide immediate feedback that makes possible a larger number and variety of trials and motivates students to probe in greater detail.The grant is providing software and hardware for six, networked, color Macintosh II workstations equipped with a Universal Lab Interface with appropriate sensors and probes. The grant also is providing a shared LaserWriter II, modem, CD player, scanner, high resolution video camera, and playback deck. This support revitalizes the physics courses at JJC and provides current technology much more quickly than would otherwise be possible.This project is encouraging students to continue study or to support science by improving their experiences in physics, increasing science literacy, helping to prepare JJC's physics courses for the next century, and stimulating other community colleges to adapt this approach.NSF grant funds are being matched with funds from non-federal sources.