Understanding quantum computing using an augmented reality App Facilitators: Michele McColgan Time: SUN-AM Description: 2025 is the year of quantum science and technology and this workshop is designed to give teachers tools to explore these concepts with their students. Participants will be introduced to a MARVLS smartphone App that includes augmented reality models on the topic of quantum computing. Participants will also be introduced to additional augmented reality apps available on the Apple Store and Google Play Stores that students can engage with to support their learning about 3D and abstract concepts in physics.
Participants will download the Quantum Computing App from the App Store or Google Play Store. Each participant will receive an target cube to view the 3D AR models with their smartphones. Participants will also be given a set of lessons to accompany the AR models in the App. We will work through the lessons so participants understand how to use the App and lessons in class and understand the quantum computing concepts and other topics such as electric and magnetic fields covered by the Apps. |
Bridging Classical and Quantum Realms Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facilitators: Merideth Frey Time: SUN-AM Description: Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) can bridge the classical and quantum realms and is underutilized in the undergraduate science curriculum. We have developed a set of curricular materials to cover the theory, practice, and applications of NMR in a truly multidisciplinary way as well as have the flexibility for use in a variety of different courses, classroom environments, and institutions. In this workshop, attendees will experience firsthand some of the developed class activities, learn about our research findings assessing implementations of these modules, and finally discuss how these modules may be implemented into coursework at their home institution. A laptop will be helpful to access the full set of online materials being discussed. |
200+ Physics Simulations to Inspire Classroom Engagement Facilitators: Andrew Duffy, Manher Jariwala Time: SUN-AM Description: In this workshop, participants will explore more than 200 physics simulations, learn about research-based best practices for their use, and create activities for their own classrooms. The VIPER physics simulations (http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/VIPER/) and best practices shared in this workshop are for introductory physics and astronomy at both the college and high school levels. The majority of the time spent in this workshop will be in creating new activities, providing opportunities for participants to share in small groups, elicit feedback from each other, and work through a multi-step design process. Existing activities created by our Boston University PER group and others will be shared as examples and models for the developed work. As the goal of this workshop is for participants to walk away with completed activities for their own classroom, we ask that everyone please bring a laptop to the workshop. The Visualizations in Physics Education Research (VIPER) project is supported by NSF DUE-2120980 and DUE-1712159. |
colored objects moving against a solid colored background. These activities are part of a much wider curriculum that is highlighted on the STEMcoding YouTube channel (http://YouTube.com/STEMcoding). The STEMcoding project is led by Prof. Chris Orban from Ohio State Physics. PLEASE BRING A LAPTOP, chromebook or a tablet with a physical keyboard. |
Reasoning chain construction tasks for assessing student reasoning Facilitators: MacKenzie Stetzer, J. Caleb Speirs, Beth Lindsey, Mila Kryjevskaia Time: SUN-PM Description: Online reasoning chain construction assessment (ORCCA) tools have been shown to be powerful instruments for probing student reasoning and may be flexibly incorporated into physics and chemistry courses. These tools present students with reasoning elements (i.e., statements about the physical situation as well as related concepts and mathematical relationships) and prompt the students to assemble them into an argument to answer a physics question. In this workshop, participants will gain firsthand experience with ORCCA tools. They will also have the opportunity to engage with data showing how these tools may be used to gain insight into student reasoning and to better support the development of reasoning skills. Laptops are recommended.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. DUE-2142416, DUE-2141975, DUE-2142276, and DUE-2142436. |
Preparing for Student Discussions about Physics and Society Facilitators: Brianne Gutmann, Jonathan Alfson, Alice Olmstead Time: SUN-PM Description: The discipline of physics often intersects with ethically challenging topics such as global climate change, nuclear weapons, environmental impacts, etc. Discussions about the ethical responsibilities that physicists have in relation to society are important but difficult to facilitate. This workshop creates space for instructors to participate in these discussions as a student, to collaboratively develop initial ideas for lessons within their own teaching contexts, and to practice implementing their ideas with peers. |
Surface Mount Electronics How-To (Techniques for Building) Facilitators: Eric Ayars Time: SUN-PM Description: This workshop will give participants a guided opportunity to build a circuit board using modern surface-mount components. It will cover a variety of techniques including hand-soldering, hot-air reflow, solder paste and stencils, and reflow ovens. It is intended to be taken with the “Surface Mount How-To (Design with KiCad)” workshop, but can be taken by itself if desired. |
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