Joliet Junior College Physics Enhancement Project

这个项目的主要目标是提高学习， 物理概念和原理的保留和应用 由就读于乔利埃特初中物理课的学生 学院（JJC）。 这是通过引入一个 使用现代计算机和视频的一系列新体验 物理学中的技术 微型计算机用于以下领域 力、运动、温度和辐射来执行数据 收集，分析和绘图;并用于构建， 执行和显示力学中的物理模拟。 停下来- 行动录像带用于收集射弹数据， 旋转运动 微型计算机和视频技术提供了 即时反馈，使更多的数字和 各种试验，并激励学生探索更大的 细节。该赠款为六个， 联网的彩色Macintosh II工作站， 通用实验室接口，配有适当的传感器和探头。 该赠款还提供了一个共享的激光写作二，调制解调器，光盘 播放器、扫描仪、高分辨率摄像机和回放 甲板 这种支持振兴了JJC的物理课程， 提供了比现有技术更快的速度 否则是可能的。这个项目鼓励学生 继续研究或通过提高他们的科学支持 物理学经验，提高科学素养，帮助 为下一个世纪准备JJC的物理课程， 鼓励其他社区学院采用这种方法。 赠款资金与非联邦资金相匹配， 源

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.