A Microcomputer-Based Laboratory for Introductory Physics

物理（13）该项目正在为入门级物理课程调整和实施一个基于微机的实验室（MBL）。目标是为学生提供广泛的机会和实践活动，将概念和定量元素与实时数据收集结合起来。实时物理等现有工具的实现将随着其他增强功能的发展而实现，特别是基于网络的资源，如实验室前作业和交互式学习评估工具。该项目是波士顿大学物理教育三阶段计划中的第二阶段。第一阶段是课堂互动演示的开发和应用。这项研究由大学资助，已接近完成。第二阶段是入门课程的MBL。第三阶段将是在中级和高级物理课程中发展更先进的微电脑实验室，从而通过课程纵向整合MBL经验。MBL入门课程包括一套13台计算机和工作台工具，用于入门物理课程，涵盖概念物理，力学，电学和磁学以及现代物理。该项目还利用网络资源加强现有的教育工具，为个别实验提供更大的广度和深度；在线评估，为学生提供快速反应和方便的评估基础，并利用新的互动讲座示范作为学生学习活动的补充。波士顿大学正在翻修梅特卡夫科学与工程大楼中央门厅的一个房间，专门用于实施这个项目，并最大限度地为更多的学生提供能见度。

Physics (13) The project is adapting and implementing a microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) for introductory-level physics courses. The objective is to provide a wide range of students access to and experience with hands-on activities incorporating conceptual and quantitative elements with real-time data collection. The implementation of existing tools such as Real-Time Physics will occur with the development of additional enhancements, particularly web-based resources such as pre-lab assignments and interactive learning evaluation tools.The program exists as the second element in a planned three-stage enhancement for physics education at Boston University. The first stage is the development and application of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations in the classroom. This has been funded by the University and is nearly complete. The second stage is the MBL for the introductory courses. The third stage will be the development of a more advanced microcomputer-based lab in the intermediate and advanced physics classes, thereby integrating the MBL experience vertically through the curriculum.The introductory MBL program consists of a set of 13 computers and workbench tools for the introductory physics classes, covering conceptual physics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and modem physics. The project is also enhancing existing educational tools with web-based resources providing greater breadth and depth to the individual experiments; on-line evaluations to provide rapid student response and a convenient basis for assessment, and using the new Interactive Lecture Demonstrations as a complementary student learning activity. Boston University is renovating a room in the central foyer of the Metcalf Science and Engineering building specifically for the implementation of this program and for maximum visibility to the greater student population.