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The Applications of Animations and Simulations in the Classroom Present by: Shannon Shen

The Applications of Animations and Simulations in the Classroom Present by: Shannon Shen SFU Educ 482 tech-lesson. Problems in Science Teaching and Learning. Misconceptions http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/miscon/opphys.html. “Diagnosis” “Odd” scientific language “Boring” and “dry” concepts

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The Applications of Animations and Simulations in the Classroom Present by: Shannon Shen

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  1. The Applications of Animations and Simulations in the Classroom Present by: Shannon Shen SFU Educ 482 tech-lesson

  2. Problems in Science Teaching and Learning Misconceptions http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/miscon/opphys.html “Diagnosis” • “Odd” scientific language • “Boring” and “dry” concepts • Less evidences to observe • Less hand-on experiences “Prescriptions” • Visualize the conceptions – animations / simulations • Animate the lessons - animations • Enrich hand on experiences –simulated experiments

  3. Animations and Simulations What is the animation? What is the simulation? “Designed scientifically/professionally” – It’s mandatory • Accurately /vividly explain science conceptions • Simulate real experiments using software Why are the animations and simulations necessary? • Training students on scientific observation • Training students on thinking / analyzing • Let students get more hands-on experience

  4. Availability in the Classroom • Free online animations: www.physicsclassroom.com http://www.learnerstv.com/ • Free online simulations: http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/index.php It's Online and Free It's excelent !!! Only need basic facilities for teaching in the classroom: Internet / Computer / Projector / Java software should be installed

  5. Visualize the conceptions Einstein's special relativity- length contraction http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/specrel/lc.cfm Charging a metallic sphere by induction http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/estatics/isop.cfm Non-horizontally launched projectiles http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/vectors/nhlp.cfm

  6. Correct the misconceptions Displacement and distance http://www.learnerstv.com/animation/animation.php?ani=26&cat=physics Comparison the current in DC circuit with the flow of water http://faraday.physics.utoronto.ca/IYearLab/Intros/DCI/Flash/WaterAnalogy.html The properties of gases http://www.learnerstv.com/animation/animation.php?ani=123&cat=chemistry

  7. Stimulate the class atmosphere Problem solving by a story: The monkey and the zookeeper http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/vectors/mzng.cfm http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/vectors/mzg.cfm http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/vectors/mzf.cfm http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/vectors/mzs.cfm Questioning • What if the zookeeper shoots below the monkey? • What if considering the air resistance?

  8. Experiment by online simulation http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=The_Moving_Man • 1D motion with the concepts of displacement, velocity and acceleration; • Deep understanding of the relations among d~t, v~t and a~t graphs; • Verify the data with the results shown on the graphs; • Understand the difference between v and a as vectors;

  9. Benefits to teachers by using animations and online simulations in the classroom • Engaging students in active learning if it’s used properly; • Less classroom management if students are focused on learning; • Sharing a variety of intelligent resources over the world.

  10. Criticisms for using animations and online simulations in the classroom • Challenging to use both tools properly in the classroom; • Hard to find a good simulation tools; • Hard to find good simulation tools for free; • Bad tools causing more flaws; • Risk to computer system for downloading free software.

  11. Interesting topic Type What is useful? Comment /rating Misconception Activities and Discussions Exploration on ________________ Name _______________ In your content/rating part, please write down your opinion about using animations and simulations in pro and con. What do those really mean to us educators?

  12. Additional Resources • General animations • http://www.nclark.net/: • http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/animatio.htm • http://physics-animations.com/ • http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash/#em • Simulations • http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/physites.html • http://www.colba.net/~htran/physics/ • http://cse.edc.org/products/simulations/catalog.asp • http://www.chem.iastate.edu/group/Greenbowe/sections/projectfolder/animationsindex.htm

  13. Websites where you can buy simulation software http://www.physicscurriculum.com/exploration_of_physics.htmhttp://www.physicscurriculum.com/software.htm?gclid=CKyBn8LRopsCFRpN5Qodk1JwCQ

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