Adams, W.K. (2010). Student engagement and learning with PhET interactive simulations. Retreived from http://phet.colorado.edu/publications/MPTL_2010_PhET_final.pdf
"Recent research conducted with PhET Interactive simulations has focused on the specific aspects of simulations that help students build a conceptual understanding of the science; specifically the value of showing the invisible, the use of analogy and effective levels of guidance with simulations."Finkelstein, N.D. (2005). When learning about the real world is better done virtually: A study of substituting computer simulations for laboratory equipment. The American Physical Society. Retrieved from
http://prst-per.aps.org/abstract/PRSTPER/v1/i1/e010103
"Two groups of students, those who used real equipment and those who used a computer simulation that explicitly modeled electron flow, were compared in terms of their mastery of physics concepts and skills with real equipment. Students who used the simulated equipment outperformed their counterparts both on a conceptual survey of the domain and in the coordinated tasks of assembling a real circuit and describing how it worked."Perkins, K. K., Loeblein, P. J., & Dessau, K. L. (2010). Sims for Science. Science Teacher, 77(7), 46-51.
"Although these sims can be used in a variety of ways, they are specifically designed to make scientist-like, inquiry-based activities that are productive and fun learning experiences for students. In this article, the authors focus on the design features of PhET sims that support inquiry learning, highlight their alignment with standards for several science disciplines, and provide examples of inquiry-based activities."Wieman, C.E., Perkins, K.K. (2006). A powerful tool for teaching science. Retrieved from http://phet.colorado.edu/publications/NaturePhysics_Final.pdf
"Although computers have dramatically improved productivity in many areas, their use for improving education has been slow and difficult. Online interactive simulations may soon change all that."
Discovery Education:
Provides resources for teaching STEM using game and simulation tools.
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http://phet.colorado.edu/blog/
Created by PhET, this blog is constantly updated to inform about new simulations, teacher activities, maintenance, and various other topics regarding PhET.
http://phet.colorado.edu/blog/
Created by PhET, this blog is constantly updated to inform about new simulations, teacher activities, maintenance, and various other topics regarding PhET.
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