PhET Interactive Simulations ( https://phet.colorado.edu/ ), a project of the University of Colorado Boulder, provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations for use across, primary, secondary, and higher education levels. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. All simulations are open source and free to all students and teachers.

Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education
This course is part of Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations Specialization


Instructors: Zachariah Mbasu
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Learn what makes PhET simulations unique.
Find simulations that are relevant to your classes.
Reflect on how to increase educational equity through active learning.
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Reviewed on May 13, 2024
This course allowed me to get familiar with PhET in a better way.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
I have learn how to use stimulation to make science more exploring and interesting
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Teachers learn to prepare an active learner's lesson Plan at the end of the course.
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