Algodoo: A Tool for Encouraging Creativity in Physics Teaching and Learning

Autor/inn/en	Gregorcic, Bor; Bodin, Madelen
Titel	Algodoo: A Tool for Encouraging Creativity in Physics Teaching and Learning
Quelle	In: Physics Teacher, 55 (2017) 1, S.25-28 (4 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0031-921X
Schlagwörter	Physics; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Simulation; Creativity; Computer Interfaces; Visualization; Problem Solving; After School Education; Student Projects; Computer Games; Educational Games; Models + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Physik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm; Kreativität; Visualisation; Visualisierung; Problemlösen; After-school programs; After school programs; Out of school education; Out-of-school education; Außerschulische Jugendbildung; Schulprojekt; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Educational game; Lernspiel; Analogiemodell
Abstract	Algodoo (http://www.algodoo.com) is a digital sandbox for physics 2D simulations. It allows students and teachers to easily create simulated "scenes" and explore physics through a user-friendly and visually attractive interface. In this paper, we present different ways in which students and teachers can use Algodoo to visualize and solve physics problems, investigate phenomena and processes, and engage in out-of-school activities and projects. Algodoo, with its approachable interface, inhabits a middle ground between computer games and "serious" computer modeling. It is suitable as an entry-level modeling tool for students of all ages and can facilitate discussions about the role of computer modeling in physics. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01