Interview with Ubyssey: Clickers and Learning
Tech supplement_ the i_ClickerThe Ubyssey
A Global Vision for Vision
What a great idea. As I wear glasses myself, I am fully well aware of how difficult it is to function when you do not have corrective eye ware available. Watch this short video to see how this problem can… Read moreA Global Vision for Vision
Rethinking Conceptual Change Theories
This term I am very fortunate to be able to teach a graduate course on the Research in Science Education (EDCP 559 at UBC). This course makes me think and rethink many of the concepts I thought I have understood… Read moreRethinking Conceptual Change Theories
A Very Interesting Paper about Nikola Tesla
BBC News Magazine published a very interesting article about Nikola Telsa. I would also recommend reading a book by Mark Essig: Edison and the Electric Chair: The Story of Light and Death. In addition, I read a book about Nikola… Read moreA Very Interesting Paper about Nikola Tesla
Science Education Review
As a science education researcher and a science teacher who teaches future teachers and often visits schools, I often feel that there is a large gap between what we know about how students learn science and how we teach it…. Read moreScience Education Review
Interview on Global News Network: Science Education Matters
My First Day Teaching A Physics Methods Course
Today it was my first day teaching future physics teachers at UBC. It is so exciting to have an opportunity to inspire new physics teachers. I remember how grateful I was to more experienced physics teachers in Israel who helped… Read moreMy First Day Teaching A Physics Methods Course
A Gift to Physics Teachers and Students for a New Year
I am a member of the BCAPT e-mail list. And this is what I received through the list today. What an amazing gift. Thank you Andy for sharing it with us. This is Andy’s text: “This image is just mind-blowing. … Read moreA Gift to Physics Teachers and Students for a New Year
Inspiration for a New School Year: An Interview with Maria Klawe
Richard Feynman – Special Website
I am delighted to hear about this very special web site about Richard Feynman – http://www.richard-feynman.net