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Usage of the integrated e-learning method for the introduction to quantum physics

Publication at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics |
2011

Abstract

In spite of difficulties with modern physics there are more interesting educational means available: even an introductory course to quantum physics may include demonstration with a historical experiment on the photoelectric effect. In this paper we would like to inspire both secondary school and university teachers and suggest how to present and explain the photoelectric effect within the integrated e-learning method.

Our aim is to effectively include two means in a lesson: 1) real remote experiments for the first presentation of the new phenomenon and further measurements by students themselves, and 2) simplified virtual experiments (applets, simulations) for the first explanation of the physical background. We expect students to process their own experimental data (at school, or at home), which brings benefits into the educational process as described in details in the text.