Ecampus: How Oregon State Brings Hands-On Learning to Online Physics Courses
To provide more students—regardless of where they may be located—with access to a quality and engaging physics education, Oregon State University kicked off its Ecampus
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Pivoting to Remote Physics Instruction: Best Practices from Oregon State University
“We purchased Vernier Video Analysis as a cost-effective way to enhance our physics labs,” said David Craig, associate department head at Oregon State University. “Students really got a kick out of analyzing videos they took themselves. We encouraged this because students could slow the videos down and re-watch them as needed as they analyzed the data and collaborated virtually as a group.”
Internet Phenomenon + Video Analysis: An Innovative Approach to Teaching Physics Remotely
“I was ecstatic when I first found out that Vernier Video Analysis was available for use on Chromebooks,” said Gillman. “It allows students to easily engage in data analysis on the devices we most frequently use in class and is a central component of the Line Rider investigation.”
From In-Classroom Experiments to Remote Learning—Keeping Students Engaged
“Even though we weren’t face to face, there was continuity of learning. Vernier allowed me to keep it going,” said Cauthron. “Students had the opportunity to interact with content, engage in scientific discovery, and grow their portfolio of skills. I’m confident my students will be prepared for next year, especially my seniors who are going off to college. That’s the best gift I can give them.”
How Renewable Energy Experiments Ignited One Student’s Passion for Science
“Hands-on learning is what made me fall in love with physics—being able to actually do a lab and see the results right in front of you is so much more intriguing than just sitting there learning about a concept,” said Ramirez. “This really changed the way I viewed science.”
Collecting Reliable Results in Comparative Animal Physiology
“We were able to outfit this lab at a fraction of the cost if we used other technology,” she said. “In addition to being affordable, the Vernier technology is so reliable and easy to use. Students are able to get up and running right away with collecting and analyzing quantitative data.”
BioBucs Follow the Carbon
By: Janet Ort, Hoover High School My students, known as the BioBucs, decided CO2 movement would be the focus of our Lexus EcoChallenge submission this
Copper Recovery: Student-Led Chemistry Research Using Data-Collection Technology
The chemistry research group at BASIS Flagstaff Charter School in Flagstaff, Arizona, meets weekly to develop scientific research projects and to learn about different instrumentation
Put to the Test: Analyzing Sunscreens with Data-Collection Technology
Does a generic sunscreen absorb UV light as well as a name-brand sunscreen? Does expired sunscreen still work? These are two questions that Douglas Harris,
Using Data-Collection Technology to Prepare Students for the Agricultural Workforce
Technology plays a significant role in making modern agricultural practices more efficient and profitable. Sensors monitor environmental conditions and analyze the soil; robots assist in
Inspire Chemistry Students Through Real-World Inquiry
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a diverse student body that come to college with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and motivations.
From Microplastics to Algae Blooms: Analyzing Lake Erie’s Environmental Pollution
Located a mile and a half from Lake Erie, St. Edward High School is an all-boys private school where I’ve taught science for more than
Integrating Data-Collection Technology to Prepare College Chemistry Students for the Workforce
Chemistry has been a passion of mine since high school. Now, as an assistant professor of chemistry at Muskingum University where I also attended for
Real-World Experiences Help Students Develop a Passion for Science
Providing high-quality instruction and hands-on exploration opportunities helps students develop a passion for science education at an early age. Additionally, it teaches students to work
Develop STEM Readiness Skills with Hands-On Science Investigations
There is a lot of pressure when it comes to preparing students for standardized testing and providing them with an engaging and enriching experience. When
Launching Our Engineering Program with Vernier
When we were selected as the winner of the Vernier Engineering Contest in 2015, it really took our use of data-collection technology to the next level, and it
Expanding Access to Hands-On Technology and Learning Opportunities with Vernier
Expanded access to hands-on technology has been instrumental in helping my students at Los Fresnos High School, a predominately Hispanic, economically-disadvantaged school on the southern
Investigating Climate Change and Maple with Vernier
Ever since I was a graduate teaching assistant at Northeastern University, Vernier data-collection technology has been an integral part of my science instruction. I remember