Title :
Using the Internet for plasma physics education
Author :
Post-Zwicker, A.P. ; Barnes, D. ; Carroll, D. ; Davis, W. ; Pfaff, R. ; Stotler, D.P. ; Williams, M. ; Baron, J. ; McKay, M. ; Friedman, E.A.
Author_Institution :
Plasma Phys. Lab., Princeton Univ., NJ, USA
Abstract :
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”
Keywords :
Internet; education; nuclear engineering; IPPEX; Internet; Internet Plasma Physics Educational Experience; K-12 science education; TFTR; fusion energy; hands-on education; learning tool; open-ended education; plasma physics education; science learning; student-led education; virtual tokamak; Best practices; Computer science education; Data analysis; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Internet; Laboratories; Nuclear and plasma sciences; Physics education; Tokamaks;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 1997. 17th IEEE/NPSS Symposium
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4226-7
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.1997.687737
