THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE SUMMER SEMINAR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
(JUNE 21-JULY 3) "Teaching Introductory Physics Using Interactive Teaching
Methods and Computers" HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 3.
THE TWO-WEEK INSTITUTE IS DESCRIBED BELOW.
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,
Bob Teese, 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 APRIL 3.
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.