http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/2013/05/edulabast-learning-journey-for-dutch.html
Briefing Document: Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore
1. Introduction
This document summarizes key information and themes from a blog post detailing the "eduLabAST Learning Journey for Dutch Principals" held in Singapore on May 31, 2013, and the broader context of Open Educational Resources and Open Source Physics initiatives within the Singaporean education system. The focus is on the use of interactive simulations created with Easy Java Simulations (EJS) for physics education.
2. Main Themes
- ICT Innovation in Education: The primary goal of eduLabAST is to serve as a "Centre of ICT Innovation Possibilities for teachers to bring ideas to practice." This initiative leverages technology to enhance teaching and learning, particularly in science.
- Open Educational Resources (OER): The project strongly promotes the use of OER, specifically open-source physics simulations. This allows for free access, adaptation, and sharing of educational materials.
- Inquiry-Based Learning: The use of interactive simulations supports inquiry-based learning. Students are enabled to "conduct scientific investigation-inquiry" using computer models of physical phenomena.
- Teacher Collaboration: The projects presented are a result of "teachers-MOE collaboration," emphasizing the role of educators in creating and implementing innovative resources.
- Customizable Learning Packages: The use of EJS allows teachers to create "customised computer models lesson packages" that align with specific learning objectives and student needs.
- Variety of Simulations: A wide range of simulations has been developed, covering topics such as collision carts, gravity physics, ripple tanks, falling magnets, waves, projectile motion, electric fields, and more. This demonstrates a comprehensive approach to physics learning.
- Use of EJS: Easy Java Simulations (EJS) is a key tool used for the creation of the simulations in this document. It enables educators to modify parameters, visualizations, and even to create entirely new simulations.
- Accessibility and Sharing: The blog post provides links to download the simulations and associated worksheets, highlighting the emphasis on open access.
3. Key Ideas and Facts
- eduLabAST Event: The primary event detailed in the post was a 40-minute sharing session with Dutch principals to showcase ICT innovations in education.
- Hands-On Session: The session included a hands-on component, allowing participants to experience the simulations directly.
- Specific Simulation Examples: The blog post lists several specific simulations with download links and associated worksheets:
- Collision Carts
- Falling Magnet through Solenoid
- Kepler System Model
- Gravitational Field Models
- Ripple Tank Model
- Wave Function Plotter Superposition
- Projectile Motion
- Two Point Charges
- Worksheets for Guided Inquiry: Several teachers (AJC, RVHS, IJC, SRJC, YJC) are noted for creating worksheets to guide student inquiry using the simulations.
- Multiple Versions and Iterations: The post notes that many of the simulations are in updated versions and have gone through iterative development based on feedback.
- Diverse Topics and Disciplines: Beyond physics, the blog post references activities in mathematics, chemistry, and other scientific disciplines.
- Open Source Philosophy: The resources are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License, encouraging modification and sharing while giving credit to the creators.
- Numerous Workshops and Talks: The blog post lists many past workshops, public lectures, and events focused on OER and OSP simulations, showing significant investment in the initiative and its reach.
- Integration with Educational Tools: The reference to "SLS Authoring Co-Pilot" and "DeepSeek AI" to generate quizzes indicates that the program is also attempting to integrate OER and OSP simulations into wider educational programs.
- Wide Reach: The number of hits on the site (9,808,754) suggest the simulations are used by many.
- Various Author: Multiple authors and contributors are noted including lookang, paco, engrg1, timberlake, andrew, duffy, aguirregabiria, hwang, wolfgang, and others. This demonstrates that the simulations are not being developed by a single person.
4. Selected Quotes
- "To showcase one innovation from teachers-MOE collaboration to create customised computer models lesson packages to enable students to conduct scientific investigation-inquiry..."
- "Ripple Tank Model (Wee, Duffy, Aguirregabiria, & Hwang, 2012) with simplified physics equations modeled, realistic 2D and 3D (shown) visualizations, hints and scientific measurement tools for inquiry activities and data gathering for inquiry learning"
- "Contents are licensed Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License."
5. Implications and Recommendations
- Model for Educational Innovation: This project exemplifies how ICT and OER can transform science education, offering a practical model for other regions to consider.
- Emphasis on Teacher Development: Teacher involvement in creating and adapting simulations highlights the importance of empowering educators with technology tools.
- Further Research: More information on the outcomes of the projects, such as impact on student learning, would be valuable.
- Scalability: The open nature of the project allows for scalability and adaptability to different educational contexts.
- Integration of AI Tools: The use of AI tools suggests a push for the use of up-to-date technological methods in education.
6. Conclusion
The "Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore" initiative, particularly through eduLabAST, demonstrates a significant effort to enhance science education through the use of interactive simulations, open resources, and teacher collaboration. The project has resulted in a large library of accessible resources that promote inquiry-based learning and provide customizable learning experiences for students. The breadth and depth of topics covered, coupled with the focus on open resources, indicate a strong commitment to educational innovation.
eduLabAST Learning Journey For Dutch Principals
Date: 31 May 2013 (Friday)
Time: 10.30 am to 11.10 am (40 min)
Target Audience: 15 Dutch Principals
Time: 10.30 am to 11.10 am (40 min)
Target Audience: 15 Dutch Principals
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Aim: To share the role and objectives of eduLabAST as a Centre of ICT Innovation Possibilities for teachers to bring ideas to practice
My sharing:
10 min
Inquiry with Easy Java Simulations (Physics)
(With Hands-On)
all simulations and worksheets
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/eduLabJava2012-2013/eduLabJava2012-2013.zip 42Mb
or you can download them individually in the picture captions links
participants:
Inquiry with Easy Java Simulations (Physics)
(With Hands-On)
To showcase one innovation from teachers-MOE collaboration to create customised computer models lesson packages to enable students to conduct scientific investigation-inquiry on collision carts, gravity physics, ripple tank, falling magnet through solenoid and waves computer models.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/eduLabJava2012-2013/eduLabJava2012-2013.zip 42Mb
or you can download them individually in the picture captions links
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| version 8March 2013. http://weelookang.blogspot.com/2010/06/ejs-open-source-kepler-system-model-by.html https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_KeplerSystem3rdLaw03.jar author: timberlake and lookang worksheets by (lead) YJC: same link of four simulations https://www.dropbox.com/s/53vztw6meupn4r5/GravitationYJC.zip |
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| version 08 March 2013 added g1 g2 and phi1 and phi2 drawings as suggested by lawrence during 5th IPSG. http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/2010/08/ejs-open-source-gravitational-field.html https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_GField_and_Potential_1D_v7wee.jar worksheets by (lead) YJC: same link of four simulations https://www.dropbox.com/s/53vztw6meupn4r5/GravitationYJC.zip |
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| version Jan 2013 http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/2010/08/ejs-open-source-gravitational-field_10.html picture of computer model of Earth and Moon gravity system https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_GFieldandPotential1Dv7EarthMoon.jar author: lookang and andrew based on andrew duffy early model worksheets by (lead) YJC: same link of four simulations https://www.dropbox.com/s/53vztw6meupn4r5/GravitationYJC.zip |
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| version 08 March 2013 with reconnected html and zoom slider http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/2010/07/ejs-open-source-geostationary-satellite.html https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_EarthAndSatelite.jar author: lookang and paco worksheets by (lead) YJC: same link of four simulations https://www.dropbox.com/s/53vztw6meupn4r5/GravitationYJC.zip |
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Ripple Tank Model (Wee, Duffy, Aguirregabiria, & Hwang, 2012) with simplified physics equations modeled, realistic 2D and 3D (shown) visualizations, hints and scientific measurement tools for inquiry activities and data gathering for inquiry learning
worksheets by (lead) IJC: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ssfismpu1683l3k/RippleTankIJC.ziphttps://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_Ripple_Tank_Interferencewee07try.jar IJC: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyvzrhuhzecxx7c/RippleTankIJC2013.docx RVHS: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnbi0k6ww1zcmv8/RippleTankRVHS.zip YJC: https://www.dropbox.com/s/khlnwerjoienknh/RippleTankYJC.zip |
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| http://weelookang.blogspot.com/2010/06/open-source-ejs-superposition-of-2.html added (1) autoscale x axis false, (2) -T/8 button (3) blue color for wave 2 for greater contrast on the projector screen thanks to joshua yeo. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_WaveFunctionPlotterSuperpositionwee01.jar author: wolfgang and lookang worksheets by (lead) SRJC:https://www.dropbox.com/s/uslrrrdkyq2puqe/WavesSRJC.zip |
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| Projectile Motion (with/without air resistance) http://weelookang.blogspot.com/2010/06/ejs-open-source-creative-commons.html https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_users_sgeducation_lookang_Projectile02.jar author: lookang based on the works of paco worksheet by RVHS (lead): https://www.dropbox.com/s/6tv1twkc5u92pb2/P04%20EduLabs%20%28tr%29%20v2wee.doc |
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| version 26feb 2013 electric field lines drawn when Q1=-1C, Q2 = 2C http://weelookang.blogspot.com/2013/02/ajc-lesson-with-2-charges-simulation.html https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_twopointcharges18q2work.jar original authors: Fu-Kwun Hwang and lookang and szeyee worksheet by: AJC (lead): https://www.dropbox.com/s/pkh2q4ktsz7pmlf/EJS%20worksheet.docx |
- Harald Wiggers www.liemerscollege.nl
- Sjef Martens www.montessoricollege.nl
- Jan Triepels www.montessoricollege.nl
- Frans van der Knaap www.cswalcheren.nl
- Rob Abbenhuis www.slo.nl
- Nico van Tricht www.aps.nl
- Jan Wiegers www.cito.nl
- Mariëtta Rijnfrank www.apsitdiensten.nl
- Karin Lukassen www.aps.nl
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FAQ: Open Educational Resources and Physics Simulations
- What is eduLabAST, and what is its role in the context of these materials?
- eduLabAST is a Centre of ICT Innovation focused on providing teachers with opportunities to implement new ideas in their classrooms. As part of this mission, they facilitate collaborations between teachers and the Ministry of Education (MOE) to develop customized computer models for physics lessons. The materials here were presented during a learning journey for Dutch Principals to showcase an example of their work.
- What is the primary focus of the educational resources showcased here?
- The primary focus is on using open-source physics simulations, created using Easy Java Simulations (EJS), to support scientific inquiry-based learning. These simulations cover a range of physics topics including collision carts, gravity, magnetic fields, ripple tanks, waves, projectile motion, and electric fields, and are designed to allow students to actively explore these concepts.
- What is Easy Java Simulations (EJS) and why is it important in this context?
- Easy Java Simulations (EJS) is a free, open-source tool used to create interactive computer simulations. It allows teachers and educators to develop and customize models without extensive coding knowledge. In the context of these materials, EJS is crucial because it enables the creation of tailored, interactive physics simulations that are specifically designed to support the learning objectives of Singapore's curriculum.
- How are these simulations used in the classroom?
- The simulations are designed to encourage student-led scientific investigation. Students use the interactive models to manipulate variables, collect data, and observe physical phenomena. They are often accompanied by worksheets that guide students through structured inquiry activities. This approach promotes deeper understanding through hands-on exploration rather than passive learning.
- What types of physics topics are covered by these simulations?
- The simulations cover a diverse range of topics, including mechanics (collision carts, projectile motion, gravity, circular motion), waves (ripple tanks, superposition of waves), electromagnetism (falling magnet through a solenoid, electric fields), and some topics beyond standard physics (e.g., Kepler's laws of planetary motion). These simulations are designed to match curriculum topics at various levels.
- Are these resources only intended for high school physics?
- While many of the simulations focus on physics topics typically covered in higher secondary or junior college (high school) levels, there are also simulations and materials targeting other levels, such as primary school mathematics and science. This broader range of resources indicates a commitment to enhancing learning with simulations across different stages of education.
- Are the resources free to use, and what are the licensing terms?
- Yes, the educational resources are available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License. This means they can be freely used, adapted, and shared, provided proper attribution is given and any derivative works are also shared under the same license. However, commercial use of the Easy JavaScript Simulations library requires contacting the creators and adhering to their license terms.
- What other types of resources and activities are associated with this project beyond simulations?
- Beyond the simulations, the project involves various workshops, seminars, and presentations for educators. There are also interactive applets (HTML5/JavaScript) for different subjects including chemistry and math. These resources aim to train teachers on how to effectively use these tools, develop new simulations, and integrate open-source physics into their teaching. Additionally, the project also supports model building with video analysis tools and the use of Tracker to explore kinematics and dynamics.