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Teaching Introductory Physics Using Interactive Teaching Methods and



The NSF-spomsored Summer Seminar "Teaching Introductory Physics Using
Interactive Teaching Methods and Computers" will be held at the University
of Oregon this summer. More details follow:


Teaching Introductory Physics Using Interactive Teaching Methods and Computers

A Summer Institute For College/University and High School Physics Faculty

June 21- July 3, 1998, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

Instructors: Priscilla Laws, David Sokoloff, Ronald Thornton, Pat Cooney,
Maxine Willis and John Garrett

This institute is designed for those interested in making major changes in
introductory physics courses through new teaching strategies based on
research in physics education and cognition (experiential learning cycles,
guided inquiry techniques, understanding and changing student conceptions,
collaborative peer-oriented learning environments). Strategies include the
comprehensive use of Macintosh and MS Windows tools in introductory physics
(microcomputer and calculator-based laboratory tools--MBL and CBL,
spreadsheet and graphical analysis, mathematical modeling and
visualization, digital video analysis, interactive simulations). 30
college/university and 30 high school participants will be selected. The
deadline for applications is March 18.

For more information or to obtain an application, contact: Gail Oliver,
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dickinson College, Box 1773, Carlisle,
PA 17013, Phone: (717) 245-1845, Fax: (717) 245-1642, E-mail:
oliver@dickinson.edu.



David R. Sokoloff
Associate Professor and Associate Head
Department of Physics
1274 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1274

sokoloff@oregon.uoregon.edu

phone: (541) 346-4755
fax: (541) 346-5861