Working under a grant from the National Science Foundation/SUCCEED program, Dr. Dale Long and Dr. Robert Bowden have implemented a series of multimedia instructional/learning techniques in the introductory physics course for engineering students.These techniques include the use of a computer-controlled "electronic blackboard" for a coordinated presentation of graphical information, collection and display of data from classroom demonstrations, effective use of video, presentation of simulations and animations of physical processes, and provision for immediate mathematical calculations and manipulations.
Each program includes various multimedia approaches to enhancing the instructor's facility to engage students in learning that particular topic. The modules are formatted in such a way that minimal knowledge of computers or multimedia is necessary for an instructor to choose from the options on a given topic. The same features will be made available for individual use by students to enhance their own understanding of physical principles.
For additional information:
dlong@vt.edu
eigen@vtvm1.cc.vt.edu