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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education by University of Colorado Boulder

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About the Course

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. In this course, you will learn how to access and share PhET simulations with your students, and explore the features that make PhET sims a powerful tool for science and mathematics teachers. You will also learn about how to ensure equity in your teaching through the use of active learning. This course is the first one of the specialization “Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations”, which includes 4 courses in total. To finish this course, you need to complete one assignment with Peer Review: 1) Selecting PhET simulations. This course is also available in Spanish as “Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM” and in Portuguese as "Introdução às Simulações PhET para Educação STEM"....

Top reviews

OC

Aug 11, 2024

Such an enriching course, informative and easy to understand. Gives the learners sufficient time to learn at their own pace and convenience. I'm so glad to be a beneficiary of this course.

AO

Nov 23, 2023

I love this program. The ease with which your certificate is delivered upon the completion of your weekly module is amazing. Thank you Coursera! Thank you University of Colorado!

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By Ebuka C C

May 6, 2023

This Course is a necessity for teachers, especially those in science. It makes teaching science seamless. It is a great Course with modern teaching strategies.

By OLISA C C

Aug 12, 2024

Such an enriching course, informative and easy to understand. Gives the learners sufficient time to learn at their own pace and convenience. I'm so glad to be a beneficiary of this course.

By adesina o

Nov 23, 2023

I love this program. The ease with which your certificate is delivered upon the completion of your weekly module is amazing. Thank you Coursera! Thank you University of Colorado!

By DIANA K

Jun 8, 2023

This is really a great way to teach and learn. Much easier for learners to understand. PhET sims must be accessible to all learners.

By Lee H

Jul 10, 2023

I enjoyed the pace and the presentation of the course materials. Although I have used Phet simulations for years, the assignments helped me to explore more about what Phet has to offer, both through the variety of simulations and the teaching techniques presented in the course. I would give 5 stars except for some frustration with the assignment format. I encountered several times when sections of coursework were labeled as optional but were actually required. I didn't mind completing the optional tasks but they added unplanned time to the completion of the coursework.

By Pedro L C E

Mar 6, 2023

Thank you so much, for giving me the opportunity to take this excellent introductory course, and for the great content, and pedagogical material shared.

Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education is an excellent course, that develops the competencies & skills, to introduce the use of Active Learning as a pedagogical strategy to use PhET sims in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology among others.

In addition, other techniques to accompany PhET, such as, Concept Questions & Peer Instruction, Whole Class Inquiry, and Interactive Lecture Demonstrations are taught and showcased with examples, descriptions, and videos.

The peer to peer method of evaluation gives also a great opportunity to develop the technique for further applications in our own classes, adding the PhET sims.

PhET helps to develop intuition and the scientific method in STEM subjects.

Kind Regards.

By Onasanya A O

May 3, 2024

At the end of this course I found out that students should view challenges as opportunity. As a teacher I should experiment with different teaching methods and learning strategies. It's also good to celebrate growth because growth mindset is more better than fixed mindset Students should also make connections to everyday life. It's also good to foster a supportive goal oriented learning environment. . In conclusion students should take and sense ownership of their learning experience. Then teacher s should make use of Phet simulations to teach tough Topics

By Edwin M

Apr 28, 2024

This course is well structured, educative and equips teachers with the requisite skills to impact learners with 21st century skills. The simulations are interesting and engaging. I recommend it to all teachers across the globe. Thank you.

By jide a

Sep 2, 2024

It's been a time well spent taking the course, I've truly gained a lot. the course is well structured and easy to follow.

By Hazel A

Aug 13, 2024

It was an enjoyable engaging and insightful learning experience. I feel ready to to introduce PhET into my classroom

By OBURUOGA A

Aug 13, 2024

The course is very educative. Learning about PhET simulations is new for me and I really appreciate it

By Adediwura O

Aug 12, 2024

It is really fantastic, this is really needed in developing world to revive interest in sciy

By Esther A

May 21, 2024

Teachers learn to prepare an active learner's lesson Plan at the end of the course.

By Isaac E E

Aug 10, 2024

I have learn how to use stimulation to make science more exploring and interesting

By OLADIMEJI T D

Aug 16, 2024

This is a medium to translating learner to facilitators of their learning

By Christiana S

Sep 25, 2023

Well-done Coursera! Please, try and improve on your site network. Thanks!

By Fatima A

Aug 11, 2024

This has been a great experience going through the different simulations

By Joshua Y

May 14, 2024

This course allowed me to get familiar with PhET in a better way.

By SMART U

Aug 23, 2024

The course has an easy and connecting flow of contents

By williams s

Oct 16, 2023

I Had a serious learning Experience Learning here

By Whass M S

May 23, 2024

An excellent course for interactive math lessons

By Samuel A

Aug 11, 2024

Excellent! Glad to be here. I love you guys.

By umar r

Apr 18, 2024

A good flateform for interactive learning

By IFIOK U

Aug 23, 2024

Excellent presentation for all learners

By لنعلم ب

Nov 12, 2023

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