2 papers
physics.ed-ph2017
A novel approach for using programming exercises in electromagnetism coursework
Chris Orban, Chris D. Porter, Nash K. Brecht +2
While there exists a significant number of web interactives for introductory physics, students are almost never shown the computer code that generates these interactives even when…
physics.ed-ph2017
A Game-Centered, Interactive Approach for Using Programming Exercises in Introductory Physics
Chris Orban, Chris Porter, Joseph R. H. Smith +4
Incorporating computer programming exercises in introductory physics is a delicate task that involves a number of choices that may have a strong affect on student learning. We pres…