Volume/Issue :

Article type :

Case study

Page No :

46-52

Abstract :

Use of ICT can provide many opportunities for physics education, and one of these opportunities is a use of physics simulations. Physicists professionals use complex simulations to solve real world problems, but for educational use simulations/animations not always have to be so complex. More lightweight simulations and animations can be used. Such simulations usually are more easily distributable through the Internet. Simulations and animations are important in physics education because they can help to visualize different physical processes and to provide some interactivity. This paper is focusing on a use of Physlets – small portable Java Applets, which can be used to simulate and animate different physical phenomena. The purpose of this paper is to give a brief overview of Physlets and to demonstrate in few examples the possibilities of adaption and customization of Physlets in the learning material.

Keywords :

Physlets, Educational physics simulations

References :

Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching “Merlot”. [last accessed 27.04.2007]. Available online: http://www.merlot.org/merlot/index.htm
Physics Education Technology at the University of Colorado “PhET”. [last accessed 27.04.2007]. Available online: http://phet.colorado.edu/web-pages/index.html
Christian W., Belloni M. (2001). Physlets: Teaching Physics with Interactive Curricular Material. Prentice Hall
Wolfgang Christian. Physlets® Home Page [last accessed 27.04.2007]. Available online: http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Applets.html
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Physlet Documentation [last accessed 27.04.2007]. Available online: http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/physlet_documentation/documentation.html

Cite as :

Voitkans, A. (2007). Use of educational technology „Physlets“ in physics education. Gamtamokslinis ugdymas / Natural Science Education, 4(1), 46-52. https://doi.org/10.48127/gu-nse/07.4.46