Microcomputer-Based Interactive Laboratory For Introductory Physics

9350772詹金斯一系列的实验室实验，基于使用微型计算机，正在开发一年，介绍物理课程。 这些实验使用Macintosh微型计算机，在研究生助教的监督下进行传统的两小时实验。 计算机允许实时采集数据，通过简化数据收集，它允许在两小时的实验室期间研究不同实验情况下的现象。 此外，计算机通过使用电子表格和图形包简化了数据分析。 交互式教程与图形和动画说明的概念，并显示他们的关系，以真实的生活经验。 实验利用Authorware软件为学生提供了一个交互式的实验。 Authorware是一个软件开发工具，用于创建教学演示文稿，包括教程和模拟。 弗吉尼亚理工大学已经获得了该软件的网站许可证，允许教师和学生免费访问该软件。 这些实验结合了塔夫茨大学为科学思维工具项目开发的材料，以及迪金森学院物理工作室的概念。 每年招收500多名学生，通过前后测试，获得了关于成绩变化的良好统计数据。

9350772 Jenkins A series of laboratory experiments, based on the use of a microcomputer, is being developed for a one-year, introductory physics course. The experiments are using a Macintosh microcomputer in a traditional two-hour period supervised by graduate teaching assistants. The computer allows real-time acquisition of data and, by simplifying data collection, it permits the study of phenomena with different experimental situations in the two-hour lab period. In addition, the computer simplifies data analysis through the use of spread sheets and graphics packages. Interactive tutorials with graphics and animations illustrate concepts and show their relationship to real life experiences. The experiments make use of the Authorware software to provide an interactive experiment for students performing the laboratory experiments. Authorware is a software developmental tool for creating instructional presentations including tutorials and simulations. Virginia Tech has acquired a site license for this software allowing free access to the software by both faculty and students. The experiments incorporate materials developed for the program Tools for Scientific Thinking from Tufts University as well as concepts from Workshop Physics from Dickinson College. With an annual enrollment of over 500 students, good statistics are being obtained of measurements of changes in performance by pre- and post- testing.