Use of Multimedia for the Preparation in Physics Students Lab
5th Workshop on Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning

Author:

Daniel Roth



Email | Website | Netmeeting ILS: xchaos5.physik.uni-kl.de

Affiliation:

FiPS
Department of Physics
University of Kaiserslautern
67663 Kaiserslautern
Germany

Abstract:

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The introductory physics students lab is an important part of physics education. Unfortunately students are often not well prepared for the experiments, whether they are not having the time or they are not motivated for a good preparation. The latter is often true in case of physics minor students.

The use of multimedia for the preparation in physics students lab can put things right:
 

• Students can use photorealistic even three-dimensional reproductions of the experimental setup to explore the setup and get information about the involved elements and devices.
• Students can use simulations and Interactive Screen Experiments to train usage of devices before the real experiment.
• Students can make a simulation run of the real experiment. This way they can find out if their strategy makes sense before doing the real experiment.
• Students can access and contribute to a knowledge base, which has been generated by other students and supervisors.
• Interactive and automated tests can be used to guarantee a good preparation.

The integrated use of multimedia can make preparation of physics students lab more efficient and guaranteed. This way students can have more time for the real experiment.

At the University of Kaiserslautern we are integrating interactive and multimedia elements originally developed at the FiPS project into a web based preparation of the physics students lab. At this time one experiment has been prepared this way. The rest of the physics students lab experiments will follow soon.

Additional information:

• FiPS information flyer (in German, PDF)