The objective of Multi-Media Physics is to determine the effort of a unique learning environment in which students can actively explore fundamental physical phenomena, using popular media to exploit conceptual understanding. In this experiment popular media was used to assist the student in relating a concept taught in lecture to a visual situation in the film. In order to achieve this objective the students were asked to work out problems created by different situations in a variety of movies. My hypothesis is that a relaxed and interesting activity will stimulate the student's interest in the material, resulting in a better understanding of the concepts. Overall, students found the sessions to be helpful in extending their understanding of the material. This report will include results and a discuss on teaching physics concepts through popular media.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Nasto, Rachel Harte

Subject

• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03A017I

Keyword

• Interactive multimedia
• Human-computer interaction
• Academic achievement

Advisor

• Koleci, Carolann

Year

• 2003

Date created

• 2003-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright