University of Colorado Boulder
Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations Specialization

Free simulations for math and science. Discover the power of interactive PhET simulations and learn how to integrate them into active learning strategies to engage your students and enhance their learning.

Rebecca Vieyra
Zachariah Mbasu

Instructors: Rebecca Vieyra

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.9

(116 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months
at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify PhET resources that meet your classroom needs and implement them through active learning strategies.

  • Encourage student participation using teaching strategies for the whole class, small groups, and individuals,

  • Implement a teaching activity based on a simulation in your class and evaluate the outcomes with a reflection tool.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

Course 113 hours4.9 (74 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Learn what makes PhET simulations unique.

  • Find simulations that are relevant to your classes.

  • Reflect on how to increase educational equity through active learning.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Teaching
Category: Simulation
Category: Lesson Plan

Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

Course 211 hours4.9 (17 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Whole Class Inquiry: Strategies for open-ended discussion.

  • Interactive Lecture Demonstration: Strategies for making predictions.

  • Concept Questions: Strategies for classroom voting and Peer Instruction.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Teaching
Category: Simulation
Category: Lesson Plan

Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

Course 313 hours5.0 (34 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Assess equity in an Activity Sheet.

  • Develop strategies for writing simulation-based Activity Sheets.

  • Design a simulation-based Activity Sheet.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Teaching
Category: Simulation
Category: Lesson Plan

Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

Course 413 hours4.9 (20 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Become familiar with strategies to facilitate student use of simulations during a simulation-based activity.

  • Implement a simulation-based mathematics or science lesson.

  • Reflect on and revise a sim-based Teacher Guide before and after your implementation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Teaching
Category: Simulation
Category: Lesson Plan

Instructors

Rebecca Vieyra
University of Colorado Boulder
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