Vernier Caliper and Micrometer Computer Models Using Easy Java Simulation and Its Pedagogical Design Features--Ideas for Augmenting Learning with Real Instruments
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| Názov: | Vernier Caliper and Micrometer Computer Models Using Easy Java Simulation and Its Pedagogical Design Features--Ideas for Augmenting Learning with Real Instruments |
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| Jazyk: | English |
| Autori: | Wee, Loo Kang, Ning, Hwee Tiang |
| Zdroj: | Physics Education. Sep 2014 49(5):493-499. |
| Dostupnosť: | Institute of Physics Publishing. The Public Ledger Building Suite 929, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 215-627-0880; Fax: 215-627-0879; e-mail: info@ioppubusa.com; Web site: http://journals.iop.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Počet strán: | 7 |
| Dátum vydania: | 2014 |
| Druh dokumentu: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Science Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Science Laboratories, Hands on Science, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Student Surveys, Qualitative Research, Student Attitudes, Interviews, Secondary School Science |
| Geografický termín: | Singapore |
| DOI: | 10.1088/0031-9120/49/5/493 |
| ISSN: | 0031-9120 |
| Abstrakt: | This paper presents the customization of Easy Java Simulation models, used with actual laboratory instruments, to create active experiential learning for measurements. The laboratory instruments are the vernier caliper and the micrometer. Three computer model design ideas that complement real equipment are discussed. These ideas involve (1) a simple two-dimensional view for learning from pen and paper questions and the real world; (2) hints, answers, different scale options and the inclusion of zero error; (3) assessment for learning feedback. The initial positive feedback from Singaporean students and educators indicates that these tools could be successfully shared and implemented in learning communities. Educators are encouraged to change the source code for these computer models to suit their own purposes; they have creative commons attribution licenses for the benefit of all. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 20 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Prístupové číslo: | EJ1044088 |
| Databáza: | ERIC |
Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstrakt: | This paper presents the customization of Easy Java Simulation models, used with actual laboratory instruments, to create active experiential learning for measurements. The laboratory instruments are the vernier caliper and the micrometer. Three computer model design ideas that complement real equipment are discussed. These ideas involve (1) a simple two-dimensional view for learning from pen and paper questions and the real world; (2) hints, answers, different scale options and the inclusion of zero error; (3) assessment for learning feedback. The initial positive feedback from Singaporean students and educators indicates that these tools could be successfully shared and implemented in learning communities. Educators are encouraged to change the source code for these computer models to suit their own purposes; they have creative commons attribution licenses for the benefit of all. |
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| ISSN: | 0031-9120 |
| DOI: | 10.1088/0031-9120/49/5/493 |