ERIC Number: EJ1134867
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-2014-5349
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Interactive Online Physics Labs Increase High School Students' Interest
Journal of Technology and Science Education, v6 n3 p166-187 2016
Here we describe the incorporation of a web-based application focusing on circuits for the physics high school classroom as part of an outreach program. The program involves college mentors creating and implementing science lessons in collaboration with the classroom teacher. Focusing on the challenge of understanding circuit design, a technology rich module is employed to improve learning and motivation of the students. The students' conceptual understanding as well as interest in circuits was increased, the college mentors earned valuable teaching and mentoring experience and the teacher enjoyed more one-on-one time as well as assistance with students.
Descriptors: Physics, Science Laboratories, Web Based Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Secondary School Science, High School Students, College Students, Mentors, Scientific Concepts, Teaching Methods, Electronics, STEM Education, Pretests Posttests, Experimental Groups, Control Groups
Journal of Technology and Science Education. ESEIAAT, Department of Projectes d'Enginyeria c/Colom 11, 08222 Terrassa, Spain. e-mail: info@jotse.org; e-mail: info@omniascience.com; Web site: http://www.jotse.org/index.php/jotse
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Secondary Education; High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: DMR1420073; DMR1505214
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