studio physics first dr. thomas haglund anthony genova james bologna

Studio Physics First

Dr. Thomas Haglund

Anthony Genova

James Bologna

Technology EnhancedActive Learning

• (Inter)Active Learning

• RPI

• NC State

• MIT

Studio Physics ClassroomDesign

Traditional ClassroomInformation Flow

Studio Physics ClassroomInformation Flow

Studio Physics ClassroomFeatures

• Teacher plasma screens– Touch screens

• Student computing clusters

• Student plasmascreens

• SynchronEyes software• Portable whiteboards• Personal Response

Systems

• (Inter)Active Learning

• Student Engagement

• Peer instruction

Web Site

• Web site structure:– Sectioned by Chapter

• Pre-Assessment• Topics• Post-Assessment• Glossary

– Each Topic area includes• Readings/problems• PowerPoint notes• Animations and videos• Labs and Physlets• PRS• TIPERs / Ranking Tasks

• Adaptable Simulations for Introductory Physics (ASIP) Workshop

Physicsworkshops.org

Physics Instruction

• Lecture

– PowerPoint slides

– Animated images

– Live and video demos

Graphic from the Static Electricity section of Tom Henderson’s Glenbrook

Physicsclasroom.com web site

Clip from “The Video Encyclopedia of Physics Demonstrations” by The Education Group

Physics Instruction

• Assessment– PRS– Ranking Tasks– TIPERs

Ranking Task Exercises

in Physics

Tom O’Kuma

Physics Instruction

• Physlets with worksheets

– Circuit Builder / Lab

– Worksheet

The PhET ProjectPhysics Education Technology

University of Colorado

Physics Instruction

• Labs

– Breadboard example

Partnerships

• Physics Teacher

• Instructional Technologist

Physics Instruction

Program Benefits:– Ability to re-access – Peer instruction– Multiple voices– Enhanced problem solving– Engages students using multiple

modalities of learning

Thank You

Questions: physics@windwardschool.org