3 papers
physics.ed-ph2026
Performance and failure modes of AI chatbots on a novel concept inventory on relativity in classical mechanics
Eugenio Tufino, Caterina Giovanzana, Andrea Zamboni +2
AI chatbots are increasingly used by students as study tools in physics, raising practical questions about their reliability on conceptual tasks. Existing evaluations of large lang…
physics.ed-ph2024
Exploring active learning in physics with ISLE-based modules in high school
Eugenio Tufino, Pasquale Onorato, Stefano Oss
This study presents a case study of active learning within the Investigative Science Learning Environment (ISLE), using the iOLab digital devices. We designed a pilot lab format to…
physics.ed-ph2024
Using Jupyter Notebooks to foster computational skills and professional practice in an introductory physics lab course
Eugenio Tufino, Stefano Oss, Micol Alemani
In this paper, we detail the integration of Python data analysis into a first-year physics laboratory course, a task accomplished without significant alterations to the existing co…