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Credits

andrew duffy; lookang

http://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/05electricitynmagnetism_11efield/ejss_model_electricfieldwee/electricfieldwee_Simulation.xhtml

Briefing Document: Electric Field JavaScript HTML5 Applet Simulation Model

1. Overview

This document reviews the "Electric Field JavaScript HTML5 Applet Simulation Model" resource, part of the Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore initiative. The resource provides an interactive simulation of electric fields, designed for educational use across various platforms and learning levels. The resource is a JavaScript HTML5 applet, meaning it can run in modern web browsers without requiring additional plugins.

2. Key Themes & Ideas

• Interactive Learning Tool: The core purpose is to provide an interactive and engaging way to learn about electric fields. The resource emphasizes hands-on exploration and visualization of complex physics concepts.
• Accessibility: The applet is designed for broad accessibility, running on a variety of devices:
• "Android/iOS including handphones/Tablets/iPads"
• "Windows/MacOSX/Linux including Laptops/Desktops"
• "ChromeBook Laptops"
• Embeddable Resource: The model is easily embedded into web pages via an iframe code, making it convenient for educators to integrate into their online materials. The provided embed code is: <iframe width="100%" height="100%" src="https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/05electricitynmagnetism_11efield/ejss_model_electricfieldwee/electricfieldwee_Simulation.xhtml " frameborder="0"></iframe>
• Open Educational Resource: This is an open educational resource (OER), intended for free use and adaptation by educators. The license is mentioned at the bottom of the page: "Contents are licensed Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License."
• Multiple Levels: Though tagged under "Secondary" and "Junior College," the resource's adaptable and visual nature suggests potential for use across educational levels, from introductory to more advanced physics concepts.
• Part of a Larger Collection: This model is one of many interactive resources in a larger collection of physics and math simulations, which include topics like gravity, waves, mechanics, and electromagnetism as well as resources for mathematics. This indicates the availability of a variety of similar interactive tools in this project that have a similar accessibility.
• Focus on Visualization: Many of the resources referenced are visual simulations including links to GeoGebra, Phet, and other interactive simulations.

3. Important Facts & Details

• Platform: JavaScript HTML5 Applet, ensuring compatibility across modern browsers.
• Author(s): The applet is credited to "andrew duffy; lookang." The reference link points to the Open Source Physics site.
• Video Demonstration: A YouTube video demonstration is provided, likely to illustrate the applet's functionality and usage: "https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=63FnT0W-Hxc"
• Related Resources: The page lists a comprehensive collection of other simulation resources, including some specific examples that demonstrate the breadth of the project:
• "http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/HTML5/EField.htmlby Andrew Duffy"
• "https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/charges-and-fields by Amy Rouinfar"
• A collection of GeoGebra links illustrating electric fields, including "Electric Field Vectors" and "Plotters of the electric field of point charges".
• Many other applets relating to physical science concepts and some to math
• Navigation Hierarchy: The model is located under a fairly extensive hierarchy of resources for Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore, and was tagged within the "Numbers and Algebra" and "Mathematics" resources.
• License and Usage: The resource is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License. It also mentions a separate license for commercial use, indicating potential flexibility for non-educational adaptations while protecting intellectual property. "Separately, for commercial use of EasyJavaScriptSimulations Library, please read https://www.um.es/fem/EjsWiki/Main/EJSLicense and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. directly."

4. Quotes from the Source

• Accessibility: "Android/iOS including handphones/Tablets/iPads," "Windows/MacOSX/Linux including Laptops/Desktops," "ChromeBook Laptops"
• Embeddability: (HTML code for embedding the simulation)
• License: "Contents are licensed Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License."
• Other Resources: "http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/HTML5/EField.htmlby Andrew Duffy", "https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/charges-and-fields by Amy Rouinfar", "https://www.geogebra.org/m/WppMNwzx Electric Field Vectors Version 1 by ukukuku", "https://www.geogebra.org/m/KMVuhygy Electric Field Vectors Version 2 by ukukuku"

5. Inferences and Potential Use

• Educational Value: This resource is a potentially valuable tool for physics education, allowing students to visualize abstract concepts. The simulation is an active learning experience, which may increase learning outcomes.
• Adaptability: The applet's portability and embeddability make it easy to integrate into existing curricula and digital platforms. Its use is not limited to specific levels of study.
• Curriculum Development: The large variety of resources available and linked here can support further curriculum development in multiple areas of physics. The many examples of modeling with Tracker software may indicate a preference or established methodology in these educational resources.

6. Conclusion

The "Electric Field JavaScript HTML5 Applet Simulation Model" is a well-designed, accessible, and versatile educational tool. Its interactive nature, platform compatibility, and open licensing make it a valuable asset for teachers and learners interested in physics and electromagnetism. The presence of additional, similar resources further enhances the utility of this educational platform. The many different models available in other areas of physics and math indicate that this could be a valuable resource for teachers in many subject areas.

Electric Field Simulation Study Guide

Quiz

Instructions: Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.

1. What is the primary purpose of the Electric Field JavaScript HTML5 Applet Simulation Model described in the source?
2. What types of devices are compatible with this simulation model?
3. Besides this specific model, what other physics topics does the website host simulation models for?
4. Who are the primary authors of this particular simulation model?
5. What is the main function of the embedded iframe element mentioned on the page?
6. What type of license governs the content on this website?
7. What is the EasyJavaScriptSimulations library and who do you contact about it?
8. Name two learning formats the website uses to present information.
9. What is the purpose of the "Tracker" models mentioned throughout the document?
10. Besides simulation models, what other educational resources are mentioned?

Answer Key

1. The primary purpose of the Electric Field JavaScript HTML5 Applet Simulation Model is to provide an interactive tool for users to explore and visualize electric fields. It allows users to manipulate and observe how these fields behave.
2. The simulation model is compatible with various devices including Android/iOS devices such as phones and tablets, as well as Windows, macOSX, Linux laptops, and desktops, including ChromeBook laptops.
3. The website hosts simulation models for a wide range of physics topics, including gravity, simple harmonic motion, waves, collisions, and optics, among others.
4. The primary authors of this particular simulation model are Andrew Duffy and lookang.
5. The iframe element is used to embed the interactive simulation model directly into the webpage, allowing users to interact with it without navigating away from the page.
6. The content on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License.
7. The EasyJavaScriptSimulations library is the base code for the simulation tool and for commercial use of it, the document suggests contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. directly.
8. The website uses both interactive simulation models and video presentations to present information.
9. The "Tracker" models, like those listed, use video analysis to track and model real-world motion, relating physical concepts to motion.
10. Besides simulation models, the website also offers e-books and interactive quizzes.

Essay Questions

Instructions: Answer the following essay questions using information from the source provided.

1. Discuss the significance of using interactive simulation models like the Electric Field Applet in physics education. How does it enhance learning compared to traditional methods?
2. Analyze the variety of physics topics covered on the website and explain why this diversity is beneficial for students studying physics.
3. Compare the educational value of the different types of resources (e.g., simulations, videos, e-books) available on the site. How do they each contribute to a comprehensive learning experience?
4. Explain the importance of the open-source nature of the website and the Creative Commons license. How does this contribute to accessibility and collaboration in education?
5. Considering the range of device compatibility for the simulation models, discuss how this approach can make educational resources more inclusive and accessible globally.

Glossary of Key Terms

Applet: A small application, often written in Java or JavaScript, that runs within another application, typically a web browser.

HTML5: The latest version of Hypertext Markup Language, used for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web, including interactive elements.

JavaScript: A programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers.

iframe: An HTML element that allows embedding one HTML document within another.

Open Educational Resources (OER): Teaching, learning, and research materials that are available to use without cost and with permission to reuse, adapt, and redistribute.

Simulation Model: A representation of a real-world system or phenomenon that allows users to interact with and observe its behavior.

Creative Commons License: A public copyright license that enables the free distribution of otherwise copyrighted work.

EasyJavaScriptSimulations (EJS): A tool used to create and edit simulations; specifically mentioned as the basis for the library used to make the electric field app.

Tracker Model: A type of simulation that uses video analysis to track motion, which allows the study of complex phenomena.

WebGL: A JavaScript API for rendering interactive 2D and 3D graphics in web browsers.

Video

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=63FnT0W-Hxc

 

Reference

1. http://www.opensourcephysics.org/items/detail.cfm?ID=9412

Other resources

1. http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/HTML5/EField.htmlby Andrew Duffy
2. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/charges-and-fields by Amy Rouinfar (lead designer - HTML5) Michael Dubson (lead designer/developer - Flash) Andrew Adare (developer) Martin Veillette (developer) Ariel Paul Kathy Perkins
3. https://www.geogebra.org/m/WppMNwzx Electric Field Vectors Version 1 by ukukuku
4. https://www.geogebra.org/m/KMVuhygy  Electric Field Vectors Version 2 by ukukuku
5. https://www.geogebra.org/m/ywSSPnw6 Electric Field & Potential by ukukuku
6. https://www.geogebra.org/m/UDVqFFRG Plotters of the electric field of point charges-HTML5 Applet by Roman Chijner
7. https://www.geogebra.org/m/AQ9jNqMD Field lines simplification to Steiner Chains by  first_principle

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Electric Field JavaScript HTML5 Applet Simulation Model? This is an interactive simulation tool, built using JavaScript and HTML5, that allows users to visualize and explore electric fields. It's designed to be accessible on a variety of devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, making it versatile for educational purposes. The simulation can be embedded into a webpage to be part of online lessons.
2. Who created the Electric Field Simulation Model and where can I find it? The simulation was created by Andrew Duffy and lookang and is hosted at http://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/05electricitynmagnetism_11efield/ejss_model_electricfieldwee/electricfieldwee_Simulation.xhtml. You can also find the source code at http://www.opensourcephysics.org/items/detail.cfm?ID=9412.
3. What other resources related to electric fields are available? The resource page lists several related simulations and interactive tools. These include:

• http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/HTML5/EField.html by Andrew Duffy
• https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/charges-and-fields by PhET
• Various Electric Field Vector simulations and Electric Field & Potential simulations on GeoGebra, including links to versions by ukukuku, and Roman Chijner. There is also a simulation showing Field lines simplification to Steiner Chains by first_principle.

1. What other types of simulations and models are hosted on this website? This website provides a vast collection of physics, math, and chemistry simulations covering various topics suitable for a range of educational levels, from primary school to junior college. There are models of Mechanics, including simple harmonic motion, collisions, projectile motion, and inclined planes; electromagnetism; waves, thermodynamics; and many interactive simulations relating to a range of maths concepts like vectors and geometry. There are also many simulations which use the Tracker video analysis software.
2. What is EasyJavaScriptSimulation (EJS) and how is it used in this content? EasyJavaScriptSimulation (EJS) is an open source authoring and modeling tool that is used to create the interactive simulations. Many of the resources use this toolkit for creating interactive simulations, and there are links to the EJS homepage. This library has a specific licensing requirement.
3. Can the simulation be used on various devices? Yes, the simulations are designed to be used on various operating systems and devices including Windows, MacOSX, Linux, Android, and iOS. The simulations use JavaScript and HTML5, making them accessible through web browsers on desktops, laptops, phones and tablets.
4. Are these resources open for educational use? The content on the site is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License. This means that users can share and adapt the materials, provided they give appropriate credit and share their adaptations under the same license. However, it's important to note that commercial use of the EasyJavaScriptSimulations Library is subject to separate licensing terms, requiring direct contact with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
5. What are some examples of how these simulations can be used in education? The simulations provide interactive visualisations that can enhance learning across a range of topics. Examples include:

• Visualizing electric fields to understand concepts in electromagnetism.
• Exploring projectile motion to study kinematics.
• Demonstrating wave behavior in different mediums to explain wave physics.
• Visualizing collisions and oscillations to learn about dynamics.
• Interactive math simulations help students visualise maths concepts. The models also support interactive activities where students can change parameters and see the effect of changes in real time. There is also some use of Tracker video analysis software to provide a context for the simulations.