February 13, 2010
Research-Based Curricula & Tools to Revitalize Intro Courses (8 hour)
February 14, 2010
Summer 2010 Active Learning Workshops:
NSF Chautauqua Course (2.5 days)June 19-21, 2010 at Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
LivePhoto Video Analysis Workshop (5 day)
July 12-16, 2010
Lewis and Clark College
Portland, OR
Workshops at the Summer AAPT Meeting in Portland, OR
July 17, 2010
Research-Based Curricula & Tools to Revitalize Intro Courses (8 hour)
July 18, 2010
LivePhoto Video Analysis Workshop (4 hour)
July 19, 2010
NSF Chautauqua Course
Using Research Based Curricula and Tools to Promote Active Learning in Introductory CoursesJune 19-21, 2010 at Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
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.
Widespread physics education research has shown that a majority of students have difficulty learning essential physics concepts in the best of traditional introductory courses. These Chautauqua courses are 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 in this hands-on course will be introduced to physics education research-based strategies for each component of the introductory course: Interactive Lecture Demonstration (ILDs) (including Web-Based ILDs and Clicker ILDs (ILDs using a Personal Response System), RealTime Physics labs, Collaborative Problem-Solving Tutorials and Workshop Physics, as well as modeling and video analysis tools. The tools and software used in this workshop are available for Macintosh and Windows computers. Information on how to conduct action research in the classroom, and results from 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 Physics Education Research and strategies for implementing PER-based materials.
We will discuss the design of introductory physics courses adapted to the needs of institutional settings ranging from small colleges to large universities. We will also explore effective methods for evaluation of the learning of physics concepts and quantitative reasoning skills. Studies have demonstrated substantial and persistent learning by students who have used the materials presented in this course. Topics will be chosen from both semesters of the introductory physics course.Reasonably priced local accommodations will be arranged.
There is a course fee $125. 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
Live Photo Video Analysis Workshops
LivePhoto Video Analysis Workshop (3 day)January 5-7, 2010
University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)
LivePhoto Video Analysis Workshop (5 day)
July 12-16, 2010
Lewis and Clark College (Portland, OR)
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. These workshops will:
- Provide 3- or 5-days of mostly hands-on experience (5-day workshop features extended projects with high-speed videography and other tools)
- Require no tuition or fees
- Provide room and board for participants from US colleges or universities
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 2010 AAPT Meeting in Portland, OR
Saturday July 17 (8:00 - 5:00 pm):Promoting Active Inquiry Based Learning with Computers in High Schools
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College
David Sokoloff, University of Oregon
Ronald Thornton, Tufts University
Sunday July 18 (4 hour):
Research-Based Curricula & Tools to Revitalize Intro Courses
Maxine Willis, Dickinson College
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College
Marty Baumberger, Chestnut Hill Academy
July 19, 2010:
LivePhoto Video Analysis Workshop (4 hour)
Robert Teese, Rochester Institute of Technology
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College
Patrick Cooney and Maxine Willis