491 20130221 TRASI code 40860 workshops on Easy Java Simulation March 2013 @AST Easy Java Simulat...

• Workshop Details:The workshop described in detail is "Teacher-led Workshop: Designing Computer Models for Physics Inquiry Using Easy Java Simulation."

• It took place on February 21, 2013, at the Academy of Singapore Teachers.

• Instructors were Wee Loo Kang, Lee Tat Leong, and Lye Sze Yee.

• The objective is to enable teachers to download, navigate, and author simulations using the EJS toolkit, download open-source codes, and publish their own models.

• Participants included teachers from several schools, including Innova JC, Meridian JC, National JC, Queensway Sec, Springfield Sec, and Zhonghua Sec.

• Software Requirements: Participants were required to have Java installed and may need Java 3D for some simulation development.

• Theoretical Foundations: The workshops are grounded in educational theories such as experiential learning (Dewey, Kolb) and utilize approaches like Physics by Inquiry (McDermott, Shaffer, & Rosenquist, 1995) and Modeling Instruction (Jackson, Dukerich, & Hestenes, 2008).

• Evidence of Impact: The document cites evidence (from Wee, 2012b) suggesting that students find virtual labs fun and engaging, that they help students to develop a deeper understanding of physics concepts and that simulations can help students think like scientists. Students want simulations that are well designed, high quality and also function like games, creating a more interactive learning environment.

• Open Source Physics Community: The document highlights the role of the Open Source Physics community (OSP) in developing and sharing simulation resources.

• Award-Winning Initiatives: The workshops build on the success of the "Gravity-Physics by Inquiry" project, which won the MOE Innergy (HQ) GOLD Award.

• Broader Initiatives: The workshop is part of a wider effort to promote the use of simulation in education with a variety of workshops and conferences, as well as the development of a wide variety of simulations.

• Creative Commons Licensing: The educational resources are made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License, facilitating the widespread use of the tools and resources that are part of the initiative.

• Wide Variety of Resources: The document also points to a rich set of other resources and projects related to the use of technology in education. There are workshops and resources that apply to other fields as well, such as mathematics, chemistry, and primary education.

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