A Microcomputer-Based Laboratory for Introductory Physics

该项目正在为初级物理课程改建和实施一个基于微型计算机的实验室(MBL)。其目的是为学生提供广泛的接触和实践活动的机会，将概念和量化元素与实时数据收集结合在一起。现有工具的实施，如实时物理，将随着其他增强功能的开发而发生，特别是基于网络的资源，如实验室前作业和互动学习评估工具。该计划是波士顿大学物理教育计划三阶段增强计划的第二部分。第一阶段是课堂互动讲座演示的开发与应用。这项工作已得到该大学的资助，目前已接近完成。第二阶段是入门课程的MBL。第三阶段是在中级和高级物理课程中建立一个更先进的基于计算机的实验室，从而将MBL经验垂直整合到课程中。MBL入门课程包括一套13台计算机和用于入门物理课程的工作台工具，涵盖概念物理、力学、电学和磁学以及现代物理。该项目还加强了现有的教育工具，利用基于网络的资源，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便利的评估基础，并利用新的互动讲座演示作为学生学习活动的补充。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，专门用于实施这一计划，并最大限度地提高对更多学生的可见度。

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.