We’ve begun beta testing the new HTML5 translation utility. So far, so good as we’ve had good reports from our volunteer translators. Once we are finished beta testing, you’ll start seeing translated HTML5 sims and new sims, too!
Ever wondered about the great team behind all our our sims? Check us out! We’ve updated our team page at: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/about/team
We’ve been working hard to bring more HTML5 simulations this fall. One of our new physics simulation, Hooke’s Law, is entering Beta testing. Each simulation is extensively tested with students before we make them available on our website. Look for the new simulations soon.
Teachers, as you go #backtoschool, check out #PhETsims teaching resources. These tips and activities can help you learn how best to use PhET in your instruction. Use the “Tips” button to find videos and written resources on integrating PhET. Easily search for teacher-submitted activities including labs, homework assignments, lectures, activities, and concept questions with the “Browse” button. Or, “Share” your activities with the PhET community.
Get the sparks flying for the new school year with John Travoltage. Wiggle his foot and he picks up charges from the carpet. Bring his hand close to the door knob and get rid of the excess charge.
Good luck to both students and teachers for the upcoming year!
Try PhET’s next-gen interoperable Concentration sim when it’s been linked with our partner metacog‘s rubric-based scoring. Try the task of making a batch of Invisible Ink and see how you do in real time. Learn about metacog’s rubric-based scoring in this video.
Ever wanted a #PhETsims t-shirt or coffee mug?
Visit http://www.cafepress.com/phetsims where you’ll find a variety of PhET gear, including mugs, t-shirts, iPad accessories, etc.
All proceeds go to helping us make more great #HTML5 sims! Support PhET today and help spread the word!
We’ve added new teacher video primers to many of our HTML5 sims, and will have more on the way this fall! These video primers give a visual walkthrough of the features and common uses of a sim, as well as helpful information for using the sim to its fullest.
Sign in to our website today to start taking advantage of this new teacher resource! You’ll have to complete a new short registration process (less than two minutes!) to access the many new enhanced teacher support resources, including video primers, teacher-submitted activities, and commenting on activities.
We’ve been working hard on the Next-Generation PhET Sims. Our new partner, metacog, Inc., is unlocking the power of these enhanced sims, by linking up PhET’s emerging line of interoperable simulations with metacog deep-learning analytics services. With PhET plus metacog, you can capture student sim interactions, and gain insight on how students approach learning challenges with on-demand playback, automated rubric-based scoring, and real-time visualization capabilities.
For more information, visit http://phet.metacog.com
