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| Abstract Title: | Technology and research-based strategies: an experience in Chile |
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| Abstract: | A number of educational strategies and tools have been designed to improve physics education for undergraduate students. Physics Education Technology (PhET) is a recent technology based on interactive simulations that provides the possibility to experiment real world phenomena without the need for laboratory equipment. Likewise, Tutorials for Introductory Physics have been proved to be one of the best research based strategies that promotes conceptual understanding. We worked with engineering students in a Chilean private university who are not familiar with PhETs but somewhat with Tutorials. We examined student conceptual learning of electric circuits concepts, obtained from students when they use two Tutorials with PhETs instead of real equipment. We report results of their learning and behavior from pre-post tests, review of documents and observation. We note the benefits of using technology combined with research based strategies in positively influencing students learning and interactive engagement, both individually and collaboratively. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Genaro Zavala Tecnologico de Monterrey Garza Sada 2501 Monterrey, 64849 Phone: 8183582000 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Mónica Quezada-Espinoza Tecnologico de Monterrey Valeria del Campo Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria |
