July 20, 2008
NSF Chautauqua Course
Using Research Based Curricula and Tools to Promote Active Learning in Introductory CoursesJune 7-9, 2008 at University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
PRISCILLA W. LAWS, Dickinson College
DAVID R. SOKOLOFF, University of Oregon
RONALD K. THORNTON, Tufts University
Open to teachers of undergraduate students in institutions of higher education in the U.S. High school teachers and faculty from outside the U.S. are also admitted if space is available.
This NSF-sponsored, hands-on course is designed for those interested in making learning in their introductory course more active either within the traditional course structure of lectures, labs, and recitation hours, or by re-structuring their course (e.g., into a workshop or studio course). Participants will be introduced to physics education research-based strategies for each component of the introductory course: Interactive Lecture Demonstration (ILDs), Web-Based ILDs, RealTime Physics labs, Activity Based Tutorials, Collaborative Problem-Solving Tutorials and Workshop Physics, as well as modeling and video analysis. The tools and software are available for Macintosh and Windows computers. Results of studies on the effectiveness of these curricula will also be presented. Those interested in making major changes in their introductory physics programs are especially encouraged to attend. Participants will receive current versions of the curricula, along with Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite, a comprehensive book by E.F. Redish (University of Maryland) on strategies for implementing physics education research-based curricula. Topics will be chosen from both semesters of the introductory physics course.
There is a small course application fee ($100), but no tuition. Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging and meals. Reasonably-priced accommodations will be arranged.
For more information and to register, go to:
http://uoregon.edu/~sokoloff/chaut1.htm
or contact:
Prof. David R. Sokoloff
Department of Physics
1274 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1274
sokoloff@uoregon.edu
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sokoloff/physcourse.htm
office phone: (541) 346-4755
fax: (541) 346-5861
The Activity-Based Physics Faculty Institutes
A series of one-week summer institutes and follow-up activities for university, college and two-year college faculty who wish to change their students' physics learning environment to a more active one.Dickinson College
2008 June 16-20 or June 23-27
Presented by...
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College
Patrick Cooney, Millersville University
David Sokoloff, University of Oregon
These one week institutes will encourage faculty to use active learning strategies and teaching methods based on physics education research by providing
- hands-on experience with materials in the Activity Based Physics Suite,
- assistance with modifying curricular materials for local use
- all expenses for lodging and meals paid while at the institute
- travel grants and stipends to participants with demonstrated need
- follow-up support during the coming academic year
For more information and an application go to http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sokoloff/physcourse.htm
or contact David Sokoloff, Department of Physics, 1274 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1274, (541) 346-5755, sokoloff@uoregon.edu.
**NOTE: Application Deadline was March 1, but if you are interested you may contact us about being on the waiting list**
Supported by the National Science Foundation.Workshop Before the Summer 2008 AAPT Meeting in Edmonton, Canada
3-day LivePhoto Video Analysis WorkshopWednesday July 16th through Friday July 18th
Presented by...
Robert Teese, Rochester Institute of Technology
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College
Patrick Cooney and Maxine Willis
Video analysis is a powerful and educationally effective tool for both advanced physics majors and introductory physics students. Students find video capture and analysis to be compelling and effective aids to learning. NSF has supported a series of 3 day & 5 day workshops for faculty who are interested in using video analysis for student research, lectures, tutorials, homework and labs. Our first workshop in Edmonton will:
- Provide 3-days of mostly hands-on experience
- Require no tuition or fees
- Provide room and board for participants from US colleges or universities
NOTE: A five-day workshop for college and university faculty and instructional staff will be held June 8-12, 2009, at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. It will be similar to the three-day workshop at Edmonton, except there will be more emphasis on advanced video and analysis techniques as well as more time for participant projects. Details will be announced later.
For more information visit:
http://livephoto.physics.rit.edu/Workshops/
or Contact Robert.Teese@rit.edu
Supported by the National Science Foundation.Workshops at the Summer 2008 AAPT Meeting in Edmonton, Canada
Saturday July 19 (1:00 - 5:00 pm):Activity-Based Physics Learning using the ABP High School CD
Maxine Willis, Dickinson College
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College
Marty Baumberger, Chestnut Hill Academy
Sunday July 20 (8:00 am-5:00 pm):
Using Research-Based Curricula and Tools to Revitalize Your Introductory Course
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College
Ronald Thornton, Tufts University