A Microcomputer-Based Laboratory for Introductory Physics

（13）该项目正在为初级物理课程改造和建立一个微机实验室。其目标是为广泛的学生提供接触和体验实践活动的机会，这些活动将概念和定量元素与实时数据收集结合起来。现有的工具，如实时物理的实施将发生与其他增强的发展，特别是基于网络的资源，如预实验室作业和互动学习评估工具。该计划存在的第二个元素，在波士顿大学的物理教育计划的三个阶段的增强。第一阶段是互动演示教学在课堂上的开发和应用。该项目由大学资助，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开发更先进的基于微型计算机的实验室，从而将MBL经验垂直整合到课程中。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;进行在线评价，以便学生迅速作出反应，为评估提供方便的基础，并利用新的交互式演示讲座作为补充学生学习活动。波士顿大学正在翻新梅特卡夫科学与工程大楼中央门厅的一个房间，专门用于实施该计划，并最大限度地提高学生群体的知名度。

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.