PhET Interactive Simulations: Transformative Tools for Teaching Chemistry

Autor/inn/en	Moore, Emily B.; Chamberlain, Julia M.; Parson, Robert; Perkins, Katherine K.
Titel	PhET Interactive Simulations: Transformative Tools for Teaching Chemistry
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 91 (2014) 8, S.1191-1197 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
DOI	10.1021/ed4005084
Schlagwörter	Science Instruction; Chemistry; College Science; Undergraduate Study; Teaching Methods; Secondary School Science; High Schools; Middle Schools; Computer Assisted Instruction; Inquiry; Internet; Web Based Instruction; Scientific Concepts; Animation; Computer Simulation; Colorado + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Chemie; Grundstudium; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; High school; Oberschule; Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Web Based Training; Computergrafik; Computersimulation
Abstract	Developing fluency across symbolic-, macroscopic-, and particulate-level representations is central to learning chemistry. Within the chemistry education community, animations and simulations that support multi-representational fluency are considered critical. With advances in the accessibility and sophistication of technology, "interactive" computer simulations are emerging as uniquely powerful tools to support chemistry learning. In this article, we present examples and resources to support successful implementation of PhET interactive simulations. The PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder has developed over 30 interactive simulations for teaching and learning chemistry. PhET simulations provide dynamic access to multiple representations, make the invisible visible, scaffold inquiry, and allow for safe and quick access to multiple trials, while being engaging and fun for students and teachers. The simulations are readily accessible online, and are designed to be flexible tools to support a wide-range of implementation styles and teaching environments. Here, we introduce the PhET project, including the project's goals and design principles. We then highlight two simulations for chemistry, Molecule Polarity and Beer's Law Lab. Finally, we share examples (with resources) of the variety of ways PhET simulations can be used to teach chemistry--in lecture, laboratory, and homework. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10