Modeling Physics with Easy Java Simulations

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Title: Modeling Physics with Easy Java Simulations
Language: English
Authors: Christian, Wolfgang, Esquembre, Francisco
Source: Physics Teacher. Nov 2007 45(8):475-480.
Availability: American Association of Physics Teachers. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740. Tel: 301-209-3300; Fax: 301-209-0845; e-mail: pubs@aapt.org; Web site: http://scitation.aip.org/tpt
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Physics, Science Instruction, Models, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Theories, Science Experiments, Computer Software, Mechanics (Physics), Scientific Concepts
DOI: 10.1119/1.2798358
ISSN: 0031-921X
Abstract: Modeling has been shown to correct weaknesses of traditional instruction by engaging students in the design of physical models to describe, explain, and predict phenomena. Although the modeling method can be used without computers, the use of computers allows students to study problems that are difficult and time consuming, to visualize their results, and to communicate their results with others. This combination of computer modeling with theory and experiment can achieve insight and understanding that cannot be achieved with only one approach. This paper describes the Easy Java Simulations (Ejs) modeling and authoring tool and shows how it can be used to teach mechanics concepts with computer modeling.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 7
Entry Date: 2010
Accession Number: EJ892041
Database: ERIC
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