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["Robert W. Harris" <rwharris@CATH-MEM.ORG>]

I can't imagine doing teaching physics without the labs, PARTICULARLY at a
tech college.
However, ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
At least in some cases you might consider using Java Applets which are
freely available all over the place to simulate some experiments.  This
lacks the actual "hands on" which is so necessary, but gives you the chance
to collect at least simulated data and do the mathematics, graphing, and
whatnot. --Far from ideal IMHO, but better than nothing.

I've been collecting good links for over a year. Check out the
Demonstrations, Explore Science, Physlets, and Teacher's pages of my web
site for examples.

Br. Robert W. Harris
Catholic Memorial High School
rwharris@cath-mem.org
http://www.cath-mem.org/physics/contents.htm


-----Original Message-----
From: E.C. Muehleisen <docmule@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: PHYS-L@lists.nau.edu <PHYS-L@lists.nau.edu>
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2000 11:24 AM


> Friends and neighbors,
> I have been re-enlisted to teach Physics at a 2-year tech college.  There
> are no lab facilities.  We have extensive computer holdings in relatively
> large rooms with servers available.  I am prposing to set up a virtual lab
> utilizing the computer facilities.  I'd like to set up about 13 experiments
> for the semester.  Any clues on available software, reliable resellers,
> experiences by others in this situation, or even words of support and
> consolation will be most gratefully accepted.
> Thus far I am looking at Pintarmedia and Interactive Physics.
>
> E.C.Muehleisen
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