Independent Workshops

Below is our list of independent workshops utilizing Vernier technology. If you plan on having a workshop featuring Vernier equipment, please let us know and we will advertise it here.

Workshops on Active Learning with Video Analysis

The LivePhoto Physics project is offering NSF-funded workshops for university and college faculty interested in using digital video analysis in student research, lectures, tutorials, homework assignments, and laboratories. These 3-day and 5-day workshops will cover capture and analysis techniques for a range of topic areas such as mechanics, thermal physics, wave propagation, electricity, magnetism, and optics. In addition, the literature on the impact of digital video analysis on student learning will be reviewed. A collection of video-based curricular materials and video clips will be provided to participants. Follow-up activities and on-line communication will allow participants to share videos, activities and ideas for teaching.

Orlando, FL, January 5�7, 2010. This 3-day workshop will be held at the University of Central Florida.

Portland, OR, July 12�16, 2010. This 5-day workshop will be held at Lewis and Clark College before the AAPT Summer Meeting.

There will be no tuition or fees. Room and board for faculty and instructional staff from US institutions will be provided, and those with demonstrated need who teach under-represented students may apply for partial travel stipends. The workshop leaders are Bob Teese (Rochester Institute of Technology), Priscilla Laws (Dickinson College), Pat Cooney (Millersville University) and Maxine Willis (Dickinson College).

Web Site: livephoto.rit.edu/workshops/
E-mail: Robert.Teese@rit.edu
Contact: Robert Teese, Physics Department 76-2120, RIT, 54 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

Summer Modeling Workshops Nationwide For High School And Middle School Science Teachers

Modeling Workshops in high school physics, chemistry, and/or middle/high school physical science will be offered in summer 2010 in many states. Vernier products are used at most locations. Stipends at some sites. Most workshops are two or three weeks long.

Web Site: http://modeling.asu.edu/MW_nation.html