Joliet Junior College Physics Enhancement Project

该项目的主要目标是提高Joliet初级学院物理课程学生对物理概念和原理的学习、记忆和应用。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，以进行数据收集、分析和绘图；用于构造、执行和显示力学中的物理模拟。停止运动录像带用于收集抛射和旋转运动中的数据。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，并激励学生探索更详细的内容。该拨款将为6个联网的彩色麦金塔II工作站提供软件和硬件，这些工作站配备有通用实验室接口和适当的传感器和探针。该拨款还提供共享的激光打印机II、调制解调器、CD播放机、扫描仪、高分辨率摄像机和播放甲板。这种支持使JJC的物理课程焕发了活力，并比其他方式更快地提供了当前的技术。该项目旨在通过提高学生在物理方面的经验，提高科学素养，鼓励学生继续学习或支持科学，帮助JJC为下个世纪的物理课程做准备，并激励其他社区学院采用这种方法。美国国家科学基金会的拨款正与来自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.