Development and Implications of Technology in Reform-Based Physics Laboratories
ARTICLE
Sufen Chen, Hao-Chang Lo, Jing-Wen Lin, Jyh-Chong Liang, Hsin-Yi Chang, Fu-Kwun Hwang, Guo-Li Chiou, Ying-Tien Wu, Silvia Wen-Yu Lee, Hsin-Kai Wu, Chia-Yu Wang, Chin-Chung Tsai
PRSTPER Volume 8, Number 2, ISSN 1554-9178
Abstract
Technology has been widely involved in science research. Researchers are now applying it to science education in an attempt to bring students' science activities closer to authentic science activities. The present study synthesizes the research to discuss the development of technology-enhanced laboratories and how technology may contribute to fulfilling the instructional objectives of laboratories in physics. To be more specific, this paper discusses the engagement of technology to innovate physics laboratories and the potential of technology to promote inquiry, instructor and peer interaction, and learning outcomes. We then construct a framework for teachers, scientists, and programmers to guide and evaluate technology-integrated laboratories. The framework includes inquiry learning and openness supported by technology, ways of conducting laboratories, and the diverse learning objectives on which a technology-integrated laboratory may be focused. (Contains 2 tables.)
Citation
Chen, S., Lo, H.C., Lin, J.W., Liang, J.C., Chang, H.Y., Hwang, F.K., Chiou, G.L., Wu, Y.T., Lee, S.W.Y., Wu, H.K., Wang, C.Y. & Tsai, C.C. (2012). Development and Implications of Technology in Reform-Based Physics Laboratories. Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 8(2), 20113. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/50012/.
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Keywords
- College Faculty
- Computer Simulation
- computers
- Educational Change
- Educational Objectives
- inquiry
- Laboratories
- Peer Relationship
- physics
- Science Activities
- Science Instruction
- science teachers
- Scientific Research
- Simulated Environment
- Teacher Student Relationship
- Technology Uses in Education
- undergraduate students