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Koenig, Kathleen; Maries, Alexandru; Teese, Robert; Chabot, Michelle – Physics Teacher, 2022
Students in introductory college physics often have wide ranges of preparation, making it challenging to deliver effective instruction for all. While numerous educational products and strategies have been shown to be broadly effective, there is a need for research-based online materials that support personalized learning and focus specifically on…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Introductory Courses, Physics
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Hockicko, Peter; Krišták, Luboš; Nemec, Miroslav – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2015
Video analysis, using the program Tracker (Open Source Physics), in the educational process introduces a new creative method of teaching physics and makes natural sciences more interesting for students. This way of exploring the laws of nature can amaze students because this illustrative and interactive educational software inspires them to think…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Physics
Hasselbring, Ted S.; And Others – 1991
The Tennessee Valley Authority initiated and funded a 2-year study that examined the use of interactive instructional videodiscs in a rural school environment. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effects of several specific videodisc programs on student learning and academic achievement. Videodisc courseware in mathematics and science…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Courseware, Dropouts, Elementary Secondary Education
Sherwood, Robert D. – 1986
Formal educational environments often provide less support for learning than do the everyday environments available to young children. This paper considers the concept of idealized learning environments, defined as "Havens." Various components of Havens are discussed that may facilitate comprehension, especially in science instruction.…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Instructional Systems
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Bolton, J. P. R.; And Others – Computers and Education, 1990
Describes the development and evaluation of an interactive videodisc designed for Open University students in a physics course that explores the physical properties of water. The user interface is discussed; software is described; videodisc production is explained; and results of an evaluation of student attitudes from questionnaire responses is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Gayle, Susan, Ed. – 1991
The theme of this annual conference was "Solutions," and referred to both human and electronic solutions. The proceedings are organized by conference day and contain the following: (1) Tuesday--presentations on multicultural and multimedia education, telecommunications, hypermedia, problem solving, mathematics instruction, language arts,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Educational Technology