scholarly journals Physware: A Collaborative Initiative for Strengthening Physics Education and Promoting Active Learning in the Developing World

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratibha Jolly
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
New Physics ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Physics Teaching ◽  
High Quality Education ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Regional Leaders ◽  
The University

Project Physware emanates from globally shared concerns on the lack of high-quality education in physics with detrimental consequences on scientific research and socio-economic progress. A significant milestone in international cooperation, Physware aims to provide a sustainable collaborative model for capacity building of physics educators through a series of Educate the Educator workshops for those in the developing countries. The workshops are carefully designed to promote activity based pedagogic methods proven to be effective through rigorous educational research. They propagate curriculum and resource materials that are easily adapted to the needs of any region. While the emphasis is on using lowcost equipment and appropriate technologies that are locally accessible, participants are also introduced to ways of integrating emerging computer-based technologies for physics teaching, contemporary research, and applications of relevance to the work place. They explore ways of teaching fundamental new physics within the context of contemporary pedagogy that is both, hands-on and minds-on. After the success of a pilot workshop held at Trieste in 2009, the Physware series was launched in 2012 from the University of Delhi. Both workshops brought together a vibrant and eclectic group of participants who contributed actively to creation of innovative resource materials. It is hoped that many participants will emerge as regional leaders. Feedback shows that going beyond the constraints of its workshop format, Physware has the potential to emerge as a professionally networked community of practice.

Faculty Workshop on Using Instructional Technologies and Satellite Data for College-Level Education in the Atmospheric and Earth Sciences

1998 ◽  
Vol 79 (10) ◽  
pp. 2153-2160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Wetzel ◽  
David Dempsey ◽  
Sandra Nilsson ◽  
Mohan Ramamurthy ◽  
Steve Koch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Satellite Remote Sensing ◽  
College Level ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
The University ◽  
Faculty Workshop

An education-oriented workshop for college faculty in the atmospheric and related sciences was held in Boulder, Colorado, during June 1997 by three programs of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. The objective of this workshop was to provide faculty with hands-on training in the use of Web-based instructional methods for specific application to the teaching of satellite remote sensing in their subject areas. More than 150 faculty and associated scientists participated, and postworkshop evaluation showed it to have been a very successful integration of information and activities related to computer-based instruction, educational principles, and scientific lectures.

scholarly journals Developing Physics History Teaching Material through Yakin Enggak Sulit (SERFIS YES) Based on Graphic Learning Media for the Students at Physics Department of Unismuh Makassar

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-101
Author(s):  
Salwa Rufaida ◽  
Izatul Mubarokah ◽  
Ishaq Ishaq ◽  
Nurazmi Nurazmi
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
History Of Physics ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Physics Teaching ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
History Of ◽  
Material History ◽  
Physics Department ◽  
The University

The general objective of the research was to provide a resolution of thinking for lectures who were lecturers of the courses so that they can convince students that the material in the history of physicswas understood easly when presented with the appropriate teaching materials and instructional media. As for the specific purpose of the study was to determine the response of students to instructional material History Of  Physics Teaching Material (SERFIS YES) based graphical learning medium for students of physics education studies Unismuh Makassar. This type of research was categorized as research and development with research design refers to the development of the 4D model. The research will be condusted at the University of Muhammadiyah Makassar, South Sulawesi especially those in physics education studies program as FKIP Unismuh Makassar. As for the process of research and development of teaching material was done starting from the stage of defining, designing, validating, testing materials and analyzed descriptively qualitative indicators based on student responses that have been developed previously. The result showed that the development of teaching material was done by combining the material with graphic design into a teaching material like comic. It made the students interested in reading the history of the development of physics, so expect the achievement of learning outcomes course the history of physics can be achived to tha maximum.Keywords: Development of Teaching Material, Physics History is Not Sure  (SERFIS  YES), Graphic Learning MediaTujuan umum dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan resolusi pemikiran bagi para dosen pengampuh mata kuliah agar mampu meyakinkan mahasiswa bahwa materi pada mata kuliah sejarah fisika lebih mudah dipahami apabila disajikan dengan bahan ajar dan media pembelajaran yang tepat. Adapun tujuan khusus dalam penelitian ini adalah mengetahui respon mahasiswa terhadap bahan ajar Sejarah Fisika Yakin Enggak Sulit (SERFIS YES) berbasis media pembelajaran grafis bagi mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika Unismuh Makassar. Jenis penelitian ini dikategorikan sebagai penelitian dan pengembangan (research and development) dengan desain penelitian mengacu pada pengembangan model 4D. Penelitian ini akan dilaksanakan di Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Sulawesi Selatan terkhusus pada Prodi Pendidikan Fisika FKIP Unismuh Makassar. Adapun proses penelitian dan pengembangan bahan ajar yang dilakukan dimulai dari tahap pendefinisian, perancangan, validasi, hingga uji coba bahan ajar dan selanjutnya dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif berdasarkan indikator respon mahasiswayang telah dikembangkan sebelumnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan bahan ajar dilakukan dengan mengkombinasikan materi dengan desaian grafis menjadi sebuah bahan ajar layaknya komik. Hal ini membuat mahasiswa tertarik untuk membaca sejarah perkembangan ilmu fisika, sehingga diharapkan pencapaian capaian pembelajaran mata kuliah sejarah fisika dapat tercapai secara maksimalKata kunci: Pengembangan Bahan Ajar, Sejarah Fisika Yakin Enggak Sulit (SERFIS YES), Media Pembelajaran Grafis

THE DISCUSSION AS A METHOD TO TEACH PHYSICS AT THE UNIVERSITY

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Trudel ◽  
◽  
Abdeljalil Métioui ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Physics Teaching ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
The University ◽  
Teaching Physics ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Future Learning

Physics teaching strategies used in university-based science courses are mainly focused on the so-called traditional teaching, composed of lectures and laboratory exercises. This way of teaching physics does not allow students to acquire understanding of basic notions of physics so that some enduring misconceptions may hinder future learning. Thus, our research aims to identify the conditions of implementation of the discussion method in a physics education course for pre-service teachers. Our results point out three conditions that must be satisfied to implement successfully the discussion method in physics education courses. We conclude by stating advantages and limits of our research. Key words: pre-service science teachers, physics education, socio-constructivist approach.

Teaching Computer Based Historical Data Analysis

1994 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Anderson ◽  
Robert J. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Social History ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Historical Data Analysis ◽  
University Of Edinburgh ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The University

A case study ofa third year course in the Department of Economic and Social History in the University of Edinburgh isusedto considerandhighlightaspects of good practice in the teaching of computer-assisted historical data analysis.

EARTH SCIENCE FAIR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT: HANDS-ON EARTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Robakiewicz ◽  
◽  
Dawn Beamer ◽  
Dawn Beamer ◽  
Jennifer Cooper Boemmels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Earth Science ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Science Fair ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Connecticut

An Open Source Solution for “Hands-on” teaching of PET/CT to Medical Students under the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Biermann ◽  
Salim Kanoun ◽  
Trond Davidsen ◽  
Robert Gray
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Technical Challenge ◽  
Course Work ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Central Image ◽  
The University

Abstract Aims Since 2017, medical students at the University of Bergen were taught PET/CT “hands-on” by viewing PET/CT cases in native format on diagnostic workstations in the hospital. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students were barred access. This prompted us to launch and evaluate a new freeware PET/CT viewing system hosted in the university network. Methods We asked our students to install the multiplatform Fiji viewer with Beth Israel PET/CT plugin (http://petctviewer.org) on their personal computers and connect to a central image database in the university network based on the public domain orthanc server (https://orthanc-server.com). At the end of course, we conducted an anonymous student survey. Results The new system was online within eight days, including regulatory approval. All 76 students (100 %) in the fifth year completed their course work, reading five anonymized PET/CT cases as planned. 41 (53 %) students answered the survey. Fiji was challenging to install with a mean score of 1.8 on a 5-point Likert scale (5 = easy, 1 = difficult). Fiji was more difficult to use (score 3.0) than the previously used diagnostic workstations in the hospital (score 4.1; p < 0.001, paired t-test). Despite the technical challenge, 47 % of students reported having learnt much (scores 4 and 5); only 11 % were negative (scores 1 and 2). 51 % found the PET/CT tasks engaging (scores 4 and 5) while 20 % and 5 % returned scores 2 and 1, respectively. Conclusion Despite the initial technical challenge, “hands-on” learning of PET/CT based on the freeware Fiji/orthanc PET/CT-viewer was associated with a high degree of student satisfaction. We plan to continue running the system to give students permanent access to PET/CT cases in native format regardless of time or location.

scholarly journals Bridging Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Circular Flow of Interaction among the University, Industry, and People

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4532
Author(s):  
Rumpa Roy ◽  
Hesham El Marsafawy
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Prior Learning ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Recognition Of Prior Learning ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

Universities foster a collaboration with industry with their commitment towards society. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of organizations facilitate implementation of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) in higher education, while creating long-term opportunities for sustainable development. The researchers of this study come from two different disciplines, and aim to embed sustainable development strategies for transforming education by utilizing the capacity of educators and industry professionals, while also contributing to the community and economy. The researcher with a specialization in economics identified the well-being of the community and economy, and another researcher with a design and ergonomics background brought the concept of service design. Results of the conducted surveys imply that a skill gap exists in the labor market and participants from the community are interested in receiving hands on training from the industry. The researchers introduce a model focusing on the significance and implementation of RPL, allowing youth and adults to accumulate credit through non-formal and informal learning experiences. The model reflects how the university assesses the current skills and needs of the target communities, how they are communicated to industry by identifying potential areas of development, how industry responds to the needs by providing training, and how the university acknowledges prior learning and promotes potential candidates to contribute towards industry.

Promoting positive washforward through personalised test feedback and other benefits: Piloting a computer-based testing system

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-244
Author(s):  
Elena A. M. Gandini ◽  
Tania Horák
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Test Feedback ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
The University ◽  
Future Learning ◽  
Personalised Feedback

AbstractThis contribution reports on the developing and piloting of a computer-based version of the test of English as a foreign language produced by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), where it is currently used for the admission of international students and the subsequent evaluation of their language progress. Among other benefits, computer-based testing allows for better and individualised feedback to both teachers and students, and it can provide a more authentic test experience in light of the current digital shift that UK universities are undergoing. In particular, the qualitative improvement in the feedback available for test-takers and teachers was for us a crucial factor. Providing students with personalised feedback, that is, directly linked to their performance, has positive washforward, because it means we can guide their future learning, highlighting the areas they need to work on to improve their language skills and giving them suggestions on how to succeed in academia. Furthermore, explaining the meaning of test results in detail improves transparency and ultimately washback, as teachers can use the more accessible marking criteria, together with information on how their students performed, to review plans and schemes of work for subsequent courses.

Making the point? The audiovisual/digital media dissertation

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-118
Author(s):  
Coral Houtman ◽  
Maureen Thomas ◽  
Jennifer Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Film Theory ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
The University ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
And Training ◽  
Practical Recommendations

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the advantages of education and training in creating the “Audiovisual/Digital Media Essay” (AV/DME), starting from visual and cinematic thinking as a way of setting up, developing and concluding an argument. Design/methodology/approach – Recognising the advantages to education and training of the “AV/DME” this paper explores ways of enabling visually disciplined students to work on film theory within their chosen medium, and to develop arguments incorporating audiovisual sources, using appropriate academic skills. It describes a hands-on BA/MA workshop held at Newport Film School (May 2011) and subsequent initial implementation of an examinable DME. The paper contextualises the issue in the light of practice-led and practice-based research and of parity with written dissertations. Drawing on analysis of in-depth interviews with students and tutors, it makes practical recommendations for how to resource, staff and support the implementation and continuation of the AV/DME and/or dissertation. Findings – The paper feeds back from both students and staff on the running of an initial AV/DME workshop and finds that the Film School Newport is suited to running the AV/DME and suggests a framework for its support. Research limitations/implications – The study needs to be followed up when the students complete their full dissertations. Practical implications – The AV/DME needs sufficient technical and human resources to support student learning. Originality/value – The paper provides a clear and original framework for teaching, supporting and assessing the AV/DME. This framework can be disseminated beyond the University of Wales Newport, and can be used to teach the AV/DME in further contexts and to wider groups of students.

scholarly journals Development and delivery of a work experience week programme for mechanical engineering

2020 ◽  
pp. 030641902098104
Author(s):  
A Gonzalez-Buelga ◽  
I Renaud-Assemat ◽  
B Selwyn ◽  
J Ross ◽  
I Lazar
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Legal Term ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
Engineering Design Problem ◽  
Hands On ◽  
University Of Bristol ◽  
The University

This paper focuses on the development, delivery and preliminary impact analysis of an engineering Work Experience Week (WEW) programme for KS4 students in the School of Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (CAME) at the University of Bristol, UK. Key stage 4, is the legal term for the two years of school education which incorporate GCSEs in England, age 15–16. The programme aims to promote the engineering profession among secondary school pupils. During the WEW, participants worked as engineering researchers: working in teams, they had to tackle a challenging engineering design problem. The experience included hands-on activities and the use of state-of-the-art rapid prototyping and advanced testing equipment. The students were supervised by a group of team leaders, a diverse group of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students, technical staff, and academics at the School of CAME. The vision of the WEW programme is to transmit the message that everybody can be an engineer, that there are plenty of different routes into engineering that can be taken depending on pupils’ strengths and interests and that there are a vast amount of different engineering careers and challenges to be tackled by the engineers of the future. Feedback from the participants in the scheme has been overwhelmingly positive.

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