Physics Teaching Based on the In-Class Interaction System

Abstract:

The in-class interaction system (clicker) has been used in the physics class recently in China. It dramatically changes the normal lectures in large classes and enhances the class interaction. In this paper the improvements of this system on the traditional physics teaching are summarized. We illustrate how to integrate this system to the physics class to design teaching process. Some suggestions about teaching effectively and assessment of this system are also given.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 195-196)
• Pages: 916-921
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.195-196.916
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Xiu Mei Feng, Yuan Pi, Jian Zhong Wang, Xiang Zhou, Si Qi Zhou
• Keywords: Clicker, In-Class Interaction System, Physics Teaching

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