PhET Interactive Simulations:Effective Classroom Use - Michael ...

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Designed for versatile use • Pre-lecture assignment • <strong>Interactive</strong> Lecture Demonstration • Clicker Questions • In-class activity • Lab or Recitation • Homework No silver bullet: context and activity critical
Versatile! Make easy to use ‣ Flexibility for you to Pick and choose which sims to use Customize use … to your environment and your learning goal Search database of activities (>500 by <strong>PhET</strong> or Teacher-users) Circuit Construction Kit CCK in grade school: “Make the light bulb light” CCK in college: “Explain why the light dims when you turn the heater on”
Page 1 and 2: PhET Interactive Simulations Effect
Page 3 and 4: Where is PhET http://phet.colorado.
Page 5 and 6: Who is PhET Founded by Carl Wieman,
Page 7 and 8: PhET around the world Serbia Brazil
Page 9: How might you use these sims in you
Page 13 and 14: Example: Concept Tests I move the z
Page 15 and 16: If we increase the error bar on the
Page 17 and 18: Design Philosophy • Inviting, int
Page 19 and 20: PhET Design Process 2 - 12 months,
Page 21 and 22: PhET in popular culture
Page 23 and 24: Do students learn if I just tell th
Page 25 and 26: Example Activity: Masses and Spring
Page 27 and 28: What would you like to see in PhET
Page 29 and 30: How can you contribute Report bugs
Page 31 and 32: How can PhET stay free • We’re
Page 33 and 34: Extra Slides Follow
Page 35 and 36: Old Acid-Base Solutions
Page 37 and 38: Interview Study: Type of Guidance C
Page 39: What did students explore 12 featur

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