Personal Learning Network

This week I picked up some information on project "Tuva" from Dale Baslers twitter updates. Had no idea that this existed. Video of Feynman lectures. It is interactive. There are places to write notes and links to other sites that go along with the lecture. Really amazing. Not sure if students would watch the whole thing but could show parts of it.

Online simulations

There are some really good simulations for science teaching. Good for pre or post lesson activities. Also save time. Need to schedule computer lab time once a week for students in physics class to try some of these. Mobile lab is also an option. It only took me 10 minutes to find three simulations that were useful!

Week 4: Personal Learning Network

After reading a few "Tweets" about glogster, I got curious. So I googled "glogster" and now I have an idea what that is all about. This is a sample of what things I have picked up through personal learning networks. Maybe a better idea for the classroom than "blogs?" What do you think?

Personal Learning Networks

This week I have added more classmates to my "following" list. Also included some high power physics gurus. I know this will help give me new ideas for teaching.

Image and Video

I am amazed at all the stuff that can be done on the computer now. I feel like I have come out of the technology cave! I recall reading about the argument a long time ago as to whether or not a horse had two feet on the ground at the same time when running. I believe a slow motion video was made to determine the answer to that question. Thomas Edison comes to mind. I thought of this while reading chapter 2. We have come a long way!
Videos and pictures help improve learning. I saw the light bulbs come on when I showed students the pictures of the "waves" after teaching the lesson and doing the lab. They understood. I realized I needed to do this more often.
I would like to start a classroom blog. Each day a student could be chosen to update the blog. This is an idea stolen from a "master" teacher many years BC (Before Computer). They would be in charge of recording what was done, what was found out and could include video or photos. Some funny fact that happened that day could be included. Thanks Tom Sayers!
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Roller Coaster

Here is a video of a roller coaster ride at Darien Lake. It simulates the experience of a motorcycle, hence the name Orange County Choppers Moto Coaster. Our second year physics students take a trip to Darien Lake in the spring. They study the physics of the rides and complete a workbook as part of their final. It is a popular activity and helps enrollement in my class! It is a fun day! Hope this works!
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