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Can <strong>PhET</strong> sims replace real equipment • They can, but we don’t think they should. • Meant to compliment, not replace with lab equipment. • Sims lack real-world “dirt” effects, allow students to focus on physics concepts. Circuit Construction Kit vs. real circuits “When learning about the real world is better done virtually.. “, N.D. Finkelstein et al., Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 1, 010103, 2005. Students who only used virtual circuits, did equally well on building real circuits final. Sims allow risk-free Sims allow risk-free, rapid inquiry cycle.
Do students learn if I just tell them to play with a sim • Seldom. Guided inquiry essential. • Large data-base of classroom-tested activities available on the <strong>PhET</strong> site. What makes a good sim activity • Minimum instruction. Detailed procedures inhibit student exploration. • Clear Learning Goals Give students the goal, not the procedure.
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 and 10: How might you use these sims in you
Page 11 and 12: Versatile! Make easy to use ‣ Fle
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: PhET in popular culture
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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