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| Abstract Title: | Addressing the Shortcomings of a Textbook with a Supplemental Wiki |
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| Abstract: | PER has shown the benefit of transitioning teachers from a "sage on the stage" to a "guide on the side". The e-Book will enable a similar shift in the role of the textbook[1] from authoritative serial repository to a modular, searchable and customizable hub that provides a clear overview of the domain, short summaries of key content, and links to more detailed resources. Our Wiki will incorporate these features naturally, and allow for student feedback. Our open-source wiki for introductory mechanics uses ideas from modeling physics to encourage strategic, concept-based problem solving. This resource can serve as a customizable supplement to any existing course using any mechanics text. We invite collaborators to help us reinvent the textbook! [1] P. Bierman, "Initial Workshop Summary", NSF Workshop Reconsidering the Textbook May 24-26, 2006 (National Academy of Sciences, WA). |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster |
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Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
David E. Pritchard MIT |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Andrew Pawl MIT aepawl -at- mit.edu Analia Barrantes MIT analiab -at- mit.edu Stephen R. Wilk MIT swilk -at- mit.edu |
