Technology Based Tipers as an In-class Small Group Activity

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Abstract

Tasks inspired by Physics Education Research (Tipers) address students. conceptual understanding of physics. By asking about physics concepts in alternative formats to back-of-the-chapter problems, student understanding can be elicited and further developed. Tipers can be used as in class activities, homework problems and test items. The author will present his efforts to incorporate technology into Tipers used as in class small group activities. The technology is incorporated both by making Physics Simulations a necessary part of the delivery of the Tipers and by recording student responses to the Tipers with clickers. Several sample activities drawn from DC circuits and Faraday.s Law will be shown.

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Authors

  • Kevin Boos

    Angelo State University, Texas State University, San Marcos, SEMATECH, Texas State University, University of Texas at Brownsville, Abilene Christian University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, Maypearl High School, Birdville ISD, South Texas Chapter, Health Physics Society, Sam Houston State University, NASA Johnson Space Center, Dept. of Physics, U. de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dept.of Physics, ESFM-IPN, Mexico City, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Rutgers University, Texas A\&M University, Istanbul University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at El Paso, Texas Christian University, Lee College, Southern University and A\&M College, Austin Community College, Rapoport Academy, Texas A\&M University, Kingsville, The University of Texas at Arlington, Tyler Junior College, Tarleton State University, Tolar High School, Granbury High School, Lake Highlands High School