Computer Aided Active Engagement Learning in an Introductory Physics Sequence for Secure Science Majors

物理(13)这个项目正在开发一种新的方法，通过采用一种促进概念理解的过程，将理论和实验更紧密地结合在一起，并积极让学生体验和建立真实世界现象的模型，从而为理科专业的学生提供一种新的教学方法。此外，它还为理科专业的学生提供了更强的计算机辅助数据获取和分析技能的基础。该项目为几门物理入门课程提供了连贯、积极的参与方法，强调概念的引导性发现学习，现实世界现象和模型之间的联系，以及将计算机作为工具的使用。具体地说，正在将涉及主动学习和使用计算机工具的示范性实验改编成三门实验室入门课程。许多这样的实验都是基于实时物理的。该项目还引入了几个数字视频捕获实验，并在相应的课程中实施互动讲座演示，以补充实时物理实验。此外，正在对选定的计算机模拟进行演示，并作为实验室实验的补充。实时物理和互动课堂演示以前曾在大班中使用过，但这个项目将它们适应于课堂和实验室紧密相连、鼓励小组合作和项目的情况。

Physics (13) This project is developing a new method for teaching introductory physics sequences for science majors by employing a process that promotes conceptual understanding, integrates theory and experiment more closely, and actively involves students in experiencing and building models of real-world phenomena. In addition, it is providing science majors with a stronger foundation in the skills of computer-aided data acquisition and analysis.The project is providing a coherent, active engagement approach to several physics introductory courses, emphasizing guided discovery learning of concepts, the connection between real-world phenomena and models, and the use of computers as a tool. Specifically, exemplary experiments involving active learning and the use of computer-based tools are being adapted for three introductory laboratory courses. Many of these experiments are based on RealTime Physics. The project is also introducing several digital video capture experiments and implementing Interactive Lecture Demonstrations in the corresponding lectures to complement the RealTime Physics experiments. In addition, selected computer simulations are being adapted for demonstrations and as supplements to laboratory experiments. RealTime Physics and Interactive Lecture Demonstrations have been used in large classes before, but this project adapts them to a situation in which lecture and laboratory are quite closely connected and small group work and projects are encouraged.