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written by Katherine Perkins and Carl E. Wieman
Although computers have dramatically improved productivity in many areas, their use for improving education has been slow and difficult. Online interactive simulations may soon change all that.
Nature: Volume 2, Issue 5, Pages 290-292
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Education Practices
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- Technology
- Lower Undergraduate
- Middle School
- High School
- Elementary School
- Upper Undergraduate
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© 2006 Nature Publishing Group
DOI:
10.1038/nphys283
ISSN Number:
1745-2473
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Hewlett
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Kavli
Keywords:
Computer simulation, Online instruction, Science education, Teaching aids & devices, Teaching methods
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K. Perkins and C. Wieman, , Nature 2 (5), 290 (2006), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys283).
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K. Perkins and C. Wieman, A powerful tool for teaching science, Nature 2 (5), 290 (2006), <https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys283>.
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Perkins, K., & Wieman, C. (2006). A powerful tool for teaching science. Nature, 2(5), 290-292. Retrieved May 20, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys283
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Perkins, Katherine, and Carl Wieman. "A powerful tool for teaching science." Nature. 2, no. 5, (2006): 290-292, https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys283 (accessed 20 May 2025).
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Perkins, Katherine, and Carl Wieman. "A powerful tool for teaching science." Nature 2.5 (2006): 290-292. 20 May 2025 <https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys283>.
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