2014/08/31 by Loo Kang Wee, Hwee Tiang Ning · 7 citations
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Calipers #Engineering Education and Pedagogy #Experiential learning #Experimental Learning in Engineering #Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies #Java #Java applet #Personalization #Set (abstract data type) #Vernier scale #physics.ed-ph #physics.ins-det
paper · pdf · doi:10.1088/0031-9120/49/5/493
published in Physics Education 49(5), 493-499 (IOP Publishing) · 8 pages, 8 figures, Physics Education journal
openalex publication_date 2014/09/01 · arxiv created 2015/12/24 · arxiv updated 2015/12/25 · openalex created_date 2019/06/27 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05
This paper presents the customization of Easy Java Simulation models, used with actual laboratory instruments, to create active experiential learning for measurements. The laboratory instruments are the vernier caliper and the micrometer. Three computer model design ideas that complement real equipment are discussed. These ideas involve (1) a simple two-dimensional view for learning from pen and paper questions and the real world; (2) hints, answers, different scale options and the inclusion of zero error; (3) assessment for learning feedback. The initial positive feedback from Singaporean students and educators indicates that these tools could be successfully shared and implemented in learning communities. Educators are encouraged to change the source code for these computer models to suit their own purposes; they have creative commons attribution licenses for the benefit of all.