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| Presentation Title: | The Laboratory Dilemma in Online Physics: A Solution that is a Durable Lesson |
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| Abstract: | Many have recently been thrust into online teaching of physics. When Athabasca U. pioneered distance ed. physics in the 1990s with self-study courses on standard freshman mechanics and E&M content, it was a challenge to integrate labs. Then, calculators able to control detectors, such as sonic rangers, became available. A "home lab" approach was developed, which later extended to other subjects, allowing students to perform quality physics experiments with real data, using a lab kit borrowed from the library and sent by mail. Through time our highly successful home lab approach has changed to use what are now common household items like smartphones. We will discuss how to implement home labs now and retain them when "normal" status returns. |
| Submission Category: | Laboratory |
| Acknowledgement of funding: | (former) Office of Learning Technologies, Government of Canada |
| Presentation: | Download the Presentation |
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| Abstract DOI: | 10.1119/PICUP.Abstract.VCS2020.8101 |
Primary Author Information | |
| First name: | Martin |
| Last name: | Connors |
| Institution: | Athabasca University |
| Zip Code: | T6G0R9 |
Co-Author Information | |
| Additional Co-authors or Co-presenters: | Farook Al-Shamali, Athabasca University Christy Bredeson, Athabasca University |
