Using the Internet for plasma physics education

The current reform in K-12 science education emphasizes the creation of curricula that are student-led, hands-on, and open-ended. This trend is based on current research examining the best practice in science learning and teaching. Computers are an important part of this change and the Internet adds...

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Main Authors: Post-Zwicker, A.P., Barnes, D., Carroll, D., Davis, W., Pfaff, R., Stotler, D.P., Williams, M., Baron, J., McKay, M., Friedman, E.A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Best practices
Computer science education
Data analysis
Educational institutions
Educational technology
Internet
Laboratories
Nuclear and plasma sciences
Physics education
Tokamaks
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Summary:The current reform in K-12 science education emphasizes the creation of curricula that are student-led, hands-on, and open-ended. This trend is based on current research examining the best practice in science learning and teaching. Computers are an important part of this change and the Internet adds a unique dimension to the possible ways that computers can be used as a learning tool. The Internet Plasma Physics Educational Experience (IPPEX) was created and modeled upon these principles to teach middle and high school students plasma physics and fusion energy. Sections include a virtual tokamak, analysis of data from the TFTR experimental, and "ask a scientist".
DOI:10.1109/FUSION.1997.687737