Events

This page is a compendium of upcoming and recent education events listed by the ComPADRE collections. You can also view our Event Archive.

Upcoming Events

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Computer Modeling of Physical Phenomena
March 1 - April 29, 2010
EJS-based computer modeling course for high school teachers
Boston University
Mar. 1- Apr. 29, 2010

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Teaching Physics and Astronomy Using EJS Models
April 17, 2010
Workshop: NCS-AAPT Meeting
Elon University
April 17, 2010

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Pedagogical Content Knowledge workshop
April 19 - April 20, 2010
A two-day topical workshop highlighting the unique Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)-based curriculum developed at Rutgers.
April 19-20, 2010
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

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Gordon Research Conferences - Physics Education Research
June 6 - June 11, 2010
The 2010 Gordon Research Conference on Physics Research and Education, the sixth in this series of conferences, will focus on the expanding and deepening role of and connection between experimental research and laboratories in physics instruction, with particular emphasis on undergraduate education. The purpose of this conference is to have a serious discussion about cutting-edge experimental research in physics and physics education and laboratories in physics education.

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Incorporating Computation and Modeling into Physics Teaching
June 28 - July 1, 2010
Workshop for New Physics and Astronomy Faculty
ACP, College Park, MD
June 28 - July 1, 2010

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International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2010
June 29 - July 2, 2010
Join us for intellectual engagement with colleagues from a range of learning sciences-affiliated disciplines, keynote addresses from Dr. Carl Weiman, Dr. Koeno Gravemeijer and Dr. Pamela Grossman, walks along Lake Michigan, deep dish pizza, and jazz music as a part of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, June 29-July 2, 2010!

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Open Source Physics & Easy Java Simulations: Adaptable and adoptable technology for science learning
July 20 - July 23, 2010
This presentation at the MERLOT/Sloan-C/Moodle Symposium will introduce OSP and EJS resources to a broad audience of educators and technologists.

Recent Events

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Using Easy Java Simulations for Physics Teaching
February 14, 2010
Workshop: American Association of Physics Teachers Meeting
Washington, DC
February 14, 2010

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2010 Physics Teacher Education Coalition Conference
February 12 - February 13, 2010
Diversity in Physics Education: Preparing Teachers for the 21st Century
February 12-13, 2010
Washington, DC

Presentations are now online!

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AAPT/APS Teachers' Day
February 12, 2010
Workshop: AAPT/APS
Washington, DC
February 12, 2010

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Physics and Astronomy Content and Standards for K-8
January 12 - February 2, 2010
Presentation Series
Morehead Elementary
Charlotte, NC
Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, and 25, 2010

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Symposium on Horizons in Astronomy and Physics Education
December 29 - December 30, 2009
Presentation: Physlets and EJS
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
UNC Chapel Hill
December 29-30, 2009