I: Computing and visualization. Electromagnetism
- Experiences of Matlab, VPython, ...
- When and how do you introduce it?
- Integrated part or bonus system?
- Computing across the curriculum?
- How do you help teachers to learn to use it?
- Collaborations with mathematics and computer or computing science?
- Alternative approaches to undergraduate electromagnetism
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II. Interactivity and homework in large student groups
- Experiences with clicker systems
- Experiences with Peer Instruction
- Just-in time teaching
- Ping-Pong or other Learning platforms
- How does attendance affect results?
- How do you get students to do homework?
- What are the experiences of Mastering physics or similar systems?
- How do you make students work without giving them extra credit on the final exam?
- What are the experiences of different methods to motivate students to read texts before coming to class?
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III: Small group discussions:
- What are the experiences with problem solving in small groups?
- What works and what doesn't?
- What are relevant research results?
- The art of supervising small-group discussions.
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IV. Examination, grading, assessment
- The Bologna system requires us to give 5 different passing grades? How do we do this?
- How do we assess abilities not tested in a written exam?
- What are the experiences with alternative forms of examination?
- Do we assess conceptual understanding?
- Concept maps as assessment?
- How do we formulate, teach for and assess relevant goals?
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V. History, modelling, nature of science
- The use of historical development of physics
- The role of experiments
- How are models developed in relation to experimental results?
- How do we know?
- Limitations of language and lack of exact definitions
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