Real-time experiments and physics education

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Published: Jan 1, 1995
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/727
Keywords:
Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Constructivism, Interactive Learning Environments, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Real-time experiments, Physics education

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Elena Sassi
Università di Napoli Federico II, Napoli

Abstract

Description of an approach to physics based on experiments with sensors connected to the computer. Real-time representation of the phenomenon and study of phenomena to connect families with the knowledge and common sense to overcome known difficulties' learning.

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (1995): TD07 - Constructivism and Interactive Learning Environments
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Articles - Special Issue

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Author Biography

Elena Sassi, Università di Napoli Federico II, Napoli

Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche

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