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3) Several feel that the ideal beginning general physics course would have
three components:
- theory (with math)
- simulations/visualizations
- traditional labs
With the simulations/visualizations mostly supporting theory in helping
conceptual understanding but all three components mutually interacting and
reinforcing one another. According to one member, Princeton is already
doing No. 3, and it could be even more suitable for community college open
enrollment students.
I myself like No. 3 and had even suggested a small scale (pilot) version of
it to the full time faculty last semester. I suggested that we try it with
just one of the conventional labs (projectile launching) to see how it
worked. I believe I will make the suggestion again.