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

物理（13）本项目旨在为理科生开发一种新的物理序列入门教学方法，采用一种促进概念理解的方法，将理论和实验更紧密地结合起来，并积极地让学生体验和建立现实世界现象的模型。此外，它还为理科生在计算机辅助数据采集和分析技能方面提供了更坚实的基础。该项目为几门物理入门课程提供了连贯的、积极参与的方法，强调概念的引导性发现学习、现实世界现象与模型之间的联系以及计算机作为工具的使用。具体地说，涉及主动学习和使用计算机为基础的工具的示范实验被改编为三门入门实验课程。这些实验中的许多都是基于实时物理。该项目还引入了几个数字视频捕获实验，并在相应的讲座中实施交互式讲座演示，以补充实时物理实验。此外，正在调整某些计算机模拟以供演示和作为实验室实验的补充。实时物理和互动讲座演示已经在以前的大课中使用过，但是这个项目使它们适应了讲座和实验室紧密联系的情况，并且鼓励小组工作和项目。

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.