Interactive Lecture Demonstrations: Active Learning in Introductory Physics

by Karen Cummings, Ronald K. Thornton, David R. R. Sokoloff

Book Overview

Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs) are designed to enhance conceptual learning in large (and small) physics lectures through active engagement of students in the learning process. Real physics demonstrations are shown to students, who then make predictions about the outcomes on a prediction sheet, and collaborate with fellow students by discussing their predictions in small groups. Students then observe the results of the live demonstration...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471487740
• ISBN13: 9780471487746
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 10.9"