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  • Last modification date Updated On April 17, 2024

Workshops

  • Joshua Wolfe, Caleb Bonyun, Christopher Miller, Rosie Anderson, (6 July 2024). Demos @ MIT [Workshop]. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Sean Robinson, Peter Dourmashkin, Michelle Tomasik, Mohamed Abdelhafez, Shams El-Adawy (7 July 2024). TEAL Blended Learning [Workshop]. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Sean Robinson (2012). Arduino: PID-controlled thermostat; or, how to do things with Arduino without ever becoming an expert, 2012 Conference on Laboratory Instruction Beyond the First Year of College, Philadelphia, PA.
  • John Belcher, Carolann Koleci, Sahana Murthy, Peter Dourmashkin, Jennifer George-Palilonis (2008). Curricular Materials for Using Visualization in Teaching Introductory E&M [Workshop]. 2008 AAPT Summer Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta.

Talks

  • Sean Robinson, Oris Salviano Neto, Aaron Pilarcik, Daniel Sheen (2024). First results from a new student-operated radio astrophysics facility at MIT. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Christopher Miller (2024). Apparatus Archaeology at MIT. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Byron Drury, Michelle Tomasik, Joshua Wolfe (2024). Peer Mentorship as Counterspace. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting and PERC, Boston, MA.
  • Mohamed Abdelhafez (2024). Second Chance – Title Forthcoming. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Michelle Tomasik (2024). 8.03 – Title Forthcoming. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • TBD. (2024). Exam Grading Consistency – Title Forthcoming. 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Aaron Pilarcik, Sean Robinson (2024). Cosmic Ray Muon Detection in a Simple Hand-Held Device. AAPT Winter Meeting 2024, New Orleans, LA.
  • Alexander Shvonski, Philip C Harris (2023). Computational Data Science with Jupyter Notebooks in Online Courses. 2023 AAPT Summer Meeting, Sacramento, CA.
  • Byron Drury, Michelle Tomasik, Edmund Bertschinger (2023). Building a mentorship community of practice. PERC 2023, Sacramento, CA.
  • Byron Drury (2023). Creating a Community of Peer Mentors at MIT. 2023 AAPT Summer Meeting, Sacramento, CA.
  • Gladys Velez Caicedo, Andres Reyna, Sean P Robinson (2021). Deployment of a Low-Cost Muon Detector as a Remote Experiment. 2021 AAPT Summer Meeting, Virtual.
  • Aidan MacDonagh, Peter Dourmashkin, Michelle Tomasik, Alexander Shvonski, Joshua Wolfe (2021). Remote Active Learning for Large-Enrollment Introductory Physics. 2021 AAPT Summer Meeting, Virtual.
  • Michelle Tomasik, Barbara Hughey, Craig Carter (14 January 2021). xTalk Panel Discussion: Assessments & Assignments for Remote Learning. Residential Education at MIT Office of Digital Learning xTalks. https://openlearning.mit.edu/events/xtalk-panel-discussion-assessments-assignments-remote-learning
  • John Liu, Alex Shvonski, Aidan MacDonagh, Jennifer French, Aaron Kessler (2020). Using the ICAP Framework to Map Student Opportunities for Engagement in Massively Open Online Courses. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) Significant Interest Group 6-7, 2020.
  • David Pritchard, Alexander Shvonski, Yunfei Ma (2020). Topical, Randomized Quizzes in Electromagnetism. 2020 AAPT Summer Meeting, Virtual.
  • Byron C. Drury, Yunfei Ma, Mohamed Abdelhafez, Dave Pritchard, John Stewart (2020). Studying Distractors with ReMNIRT: Reduced Multidimensional Normalized Item Response Theory. 2020 AAPT Summer Meeting, Virtual.
  • Alexander Shvonski, Pushpaleela Prabakar, Jacob White, Peter Dourmashkin (2020). Implementation of Design Experiments in Large-Scale Introductory Physics Classes. 2020 AAPT Summer Meeting, Virtual.
  • Lauren Dana, Kay Lowden (2020). Creating an Instructors’ Guide to Onboard TAs in the Laboratory. 2020 AAPT Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL.
  • Sean Robinson, Christoph Paus (2020). “Introductory Undergraduate Course on Experimental Physics Apparatus and Techniques”. The role of technical competencies in physics undergraduate education [Panel], 2020 AAPT Winter Meeting 2020, Orlando, FL.
  • Byron Drury, Dave Pritchard (2019). Developing and Sharing Weekly Topical Assessment for Introductory Mechanics. 2019 AAPT Summer Meeting, Provo, UT.
  • Alexander Shvonski, Michelle Tomasik, Byron Drury, David Pritchard (2019). Topical, Randomized Quizzes in Electromagnetism. 2019 AAPT Summer Meeting, Provo, UT.
  • Michelle Tomasik, Anindya Roy (2019). Exploring the relationship between students’ online LMS performance and attitudes in an intro physics course. 2019 APS March Meeting.
  • Byron Drury, Ian Bouche, Amelia Guttentag, Sunbok Lee, Michelle Tomasik, Alexander Shvonski, Chandralekha Singh, David Pritchard. (2019). Online Quizzes to Replace Traditional Paper Assessment in Introductory Mechanics. Engaging Digital Learning Experiences LINC Workshop.
  • Alexander Shvonski, Aidan MacDonagh, Michelle Tomasik, Peter Dourmashkin. (2019). Use of In-Class Response Questions in a Large-Scale, Blended Learning, Introductory Physics Class at MIT. Engaging Digital Learning Experiences LINC Workshop.
  • Pushpaleela Prabakar, Alexander Shvonski, Jacob White, Peter Dourmashkin (2019). Implementation of Design Experiments in a Large-Scale, Blended Learning, Introductory Physics Class at MIT. Engaging Digital Learning Experiences LINC Workshop.
  • John Stewart, Angel Perez Lemonche, Byron Drury, Rachel Henderson, Alex Shvonski (2019). “The Second Dimension of the FCI is Mostly Medieval”. Learning by Analyzing More Than Just Correct Answers [Poster Symposium]. PERC 2019.
  • Aidan MacDonagh, Alexander Shvonski, Michelle Tomasik, Peter Dourmashkin (2019). Concept Question Use Across Multiple Sections of Introductory Electromagnetism. 2019 AAPT Summer Meeting, Provo, UT
  • Alexander Shvonski, Pushpaleela Prabakar, Jacob White, Peter Dourmashkin, Michelle Tomasik (2019). Implementing Design Experiments in a Blended Learning, Introductory Electromagnetism Class. 2019 AAPT Summer Meeting, Provo, UT
  • Duncan Wheeler, Emma Bingham, Michael Winer, Janet Conrad, Sean Robinson (2019). Observation of relativistic corrections to Moseley’s law at high atomic number. 2019 APS March Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Sean Robinson (2019), Structure and Interpretation of MIT Physics Junior Lab, Workshop on Undergraduate Physics Laboratory in the 21st Century, Columbia University.
  • Michelle Tomasik, Peter Dourmashkin (2018). Use of Online Videos Developed for a MOOC in the MIT Introductory Physics Classes. Hybrid Education Workshop 2018.
  • David Pritchard, Byron Drury, Zhongzhou Chen, Isaac Chuang (2018). Complete Introductory Physics Courses Online. 2018 AAPT Summer Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • David Pritchard, Byron Drury, Sunbok Lee, Michelle Tomasik, Chandra Singh (2018). Weekly Online Quizzes Outperform Written Quizzes. 2018 AAPT Summer Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • David Pritchard, Isaac Chuang, Saif Rayyan, Daniel Seaton, Chandra Singh (2018). Searchable, Assignable Resources for Your Class: Instruction, Homework, Assessments, and In-Class. 2018 AAPT Winter Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Peter Dourmashkin (2018). A. P. French at MIT: A Lifetime of Educational Innovations. 2018 AAPT Winter Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Sean Robinson, Gunther Roland, Charles Bosse, Evan Zayas, (2017). Effectiveness of flipped classroom techniques in an advanced laboratory physics course, 2017 MIT Festival of Learning.
  • Sean Robinson (2017). Progress Towards New Experimental Techniques Subject for Second-Year Physics Majors. 2017 AAPT Summer Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Sean Robinson (2017). Student Projects in MIT Physics Junior Lab, Spring 2017, 2017 ALPhA New England Regional Meeting, Amherst College, Amherst, MA.
  • Sean Robinson (2017). ALPhA Slam: Comments on Python and other issues in labs, 2017 ALPhA New England Regional Meeting, Amherst College, Amherst, MA.
  • Sean Robinson, (2016). edX-enabled flipped classroom techniques in Physics Junior Lab, MIT DUE Visiting Committee Panel Discussion.
  • Sean Robinson (2016). Assignment Sequences for Experimental Skill Development in Physics Advanced Lab. 2016 AAPT Summer Meeting, Sacramento, CA.
  • Sean Robinson, Charles Bosse (2016). Advanced Laboratory Experiment: Relativistic Dynamics of the Electron. 2016 Gordon Research Conference on Physics Research and Education — Relativity, Salve Regina College, Newport, RI.
  • Michelle Tomasik, Peter Dourmashkin, James Cain (2016). Producing Videos for an Introductory Mechanics MOOC. 2016 AAPT Winter Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • Saif Rayyan, Barton Zwiebach (2016). Adapting MOOC Pedagogy to a Blended Quantum Mechanics Course. 2016 AAPT Winter Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • John Belcher, Saif Rayan, Peter Dourmashkin, Lori Breslow (2014). From Online to Blended: Making the Transition. 2014 AAPT Summer Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Saif Rayyan, John Belcher, David Pritchard (2014). MooC 101: How to Create and Teach a MooC. 2014 AAPT Summer Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Sean Robinson (2014), Innovations in Progress: 8.13x, MITx Significant Interest Group.
  • Sean Robinson, (2014). Using instructional laboratories and research experiences in physics to build better people. Reichert Award Session. 2014 APS March Meeting, Denver, CO.
  • Sean Robinson (2014). MooC Tools to Enhance Professional Development in the Advanced Lab. 2014 AAPT Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL.
  • Sean Robinson, Gunther Roland, Charles I. Bosse, Christopher Sarabalis (2014). MooCs in the Physics Lab? Reports from the Front. 2014 AAPT Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL.
  • Saif Rayyan, Daniel Seaton, John Belcher (2014). Challenges of teaching a MooC, examples from 8.01x and 8.02x. 2014 AAPT Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL.
  • Charles Bosse, Christopher Sarabalis, Gunther Roland (2013). Incorporating the MITx into an upper-division Lab Course. 2013 AAPT Summer Meeting, Portland, OR.
  • Sean Robinson (2013). “MIT Physics Junior Lab: Structure & Pedagogy”, Learning Goals in Advanced Lab [Panel], 2013 AAPT Winter Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • Charles Bosse, Sean Robinson (2012). Physics Advanced Lab Structure and Planning, 2012 Conference on Laboratory Instruction Beyond the First Year of College, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Sean Robinson (2010). What is the purpose of physics Advanced Lab? Insights from history, and comparison to a local case study, but no answers, Gordon Research Conference: Physics Research and Education — Experimental Research and Labs in Physics Education, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA.
  • John Belcher (2008). Introduction of TEAL (Technology Enabled Active Learning) at MIT. 2008 AAPT Summer Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Yehudit Judy Dori, Erin Hult, Lori Breslow, John Belcher (2007). How Much Have They Retained? Making Unseen Concepts Seen in Electromagnetism Course at MIT. 2007 AAPT Summer Meeting, Greensboro, NC.
  • Carolann Koleci, John Belcher, Sahana Murthy, Peter Dourmashkin (2007). Learning Electromagnetism in a Field of Visualizations. 2007 AAPT Summer Meeting, Greensboro, NC.
  • John Belcher, Carolann Koleci, Andreas Sundquist (2007). Using Animated Textures to Visualize Electromagnetic Fields and Energy Flow. 2007 AAPT Summer Meeting, Syracuse, NY.
  • Sahana Murthy, Peter Dourmashkin (2007). Peer-Assessment of Homework Using Rubrics: Continuing Past the First Semester. 2007 AAPT Summer Meeting, Syracuse, NY.
  • Sahana Murthy, Peter Dourmashkin (2006). Sustaining Innovation in Introductory Courses: Can TEAL Survive at MIT. 2006 AAPT Summer Meeting, Syracuse, NY.
  • John Belcher (2006). The MIT TEAL Simulations and Visualizations in Electromagnetism. 2006 AAPT Summer Meeting, Syracuse, NY.
  • Sen-Ben Liao, Carolann Koleci, John Belcher, Judy Dori, Peter Dourmashkin (2004). Assessing the Effectiveness of Visualizations in Electromagnetism. 129th AAPT National Meeting, Sacramento, CA.
  • Peter Dourmashkin (2003). TEAL Studio/SCALE-UP Physics at MIT. 127th AAPT National Meeting, Madison, WI.
  • Sen-Ben Liao, Peter Dourmashkin (2003). Curriculum Changes in Electricity and Magnetism Induced by Studio Physics. 126th AAPT National Meeting: Austin, TX.
  • Lori Breslow, Peter Dourmashkin (2003). Training TAs: A Cooperative Effort at MIT. 126th AAPT National Meeting: Austin, TX.
  • John Belcher, Andrew Mckinney, Mark Bessette, Peter Dourmashkin, Yehudit Dori (2003). The Medium Extends The Message: Teaching E&M Using Visualization. 126th AAPT National Meeting, Austin, TX.
  • John Belcher, Norman Derby, Yehudit Dori, Peter Dourmashkin, Liao Sen-ben (2002). The Learning Environment in the MIT Technology-Enabled Active-Learning Project. 125th AAPT National Meeting, Boise, ID.
  • John Belcher, Andrew McKinney (2002). Use of Modern Representations for Electromagnetic Field Visualization. 125th AAPT National Meeting, Boise, ID.
  • John Belcher, Andrew McKinney, Mikael Rechtsman, Pierre Poignant, Ying Cao (2002). Interactive Electromagnetic Simulations Using Java 3D. 125th AAPT National Meeting, Boise, ID.
  • Yehudit Dori, John Belcher (2002) Visualization and Active Learning: MIT Students’ Understanding of Electromagnetism. 125th AAPT National Meeting, Boise, ID.
  • John Belcher (2000). Using Visualizations and Animations in Teaching an Introductory Electromagnetism Course. 120th AAPT National Meeting: Kissimmee, FL
  • John Belcher, Stanislaw Olbert, Mark Bessette (1999). Using 3D Animation To Engender A Sense Of Wonder In The Student Of Electromagnetism. 118th AAPT National Meeting: Anaheim, CA
  • John Belcher, Stanislaw Olbert, Mark Bessette (1999). The Physics Of Using Field Line Animation In The Teaching Of Electromagnetism. 118th AAPT National Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Conference Papers

  • Michelle Tomasik, Jen French, Aidan MacDonagh (2023). Strategies for Designing Cognitively Demanding Assessments Within Math and Physics MOOCs. 2023 IEEE Learning with MOOCS. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10306123
  • Aidan MacDonagh (2023). Student Engagement in Optional Self-Assessment in a Blended Introductory Physics Course. 2023 IEEE Learning with MOOCS. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10305720
  • Aidan MacDonagh (2023). Increasing Available Attempts: Changes in Student Correctness on Formative Introductory Physics Problems. 2023 ACM Conference on Learning @ Scale. https://doi.org/10.1145/3573051.3596202
  • Ángel Pérez-Lemonche, John Stewart, Byron Drury, Rachel Henderson, Alex Shvonski, David E. Pritchard (2019). Mining Students Pre-instruction Beliefs for Improved Learning. 2019 ACM Conference on Learning @ Scale. https://doi.org/10.1145/3330430.3333637
  • Sean Robinson, Gunther Roland, Charles Bosse, Evan Zayas (2015). Effectiveness of flipped classroom techniques in an advanced laboratory physics course”, 2015 Conference on Laboratory Instruction Beyond the First Year of College Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1119/bfy.2015.pr.023

Journal Papers

Yehudit Judy Dori, John Belcher (2005). How Does Technology-Enabled Active Learning Affect Undergraduate Students’ Understanding of Electromagnetism Concepts?, Journal of the Learning Sciences, 14:2, 243-279, https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327809jls1402_3

Book Chapters

  • Peter Dourmashkin, Michelle Tomasik, Saif Rayyan (2020). The TEAL Physics Project at MIT. In: Mintzes, J.J., Walter, E.M. (eds) Active Learning in College Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33600-4_31
  • Aaron Kessler and Sean P. Robinson (2020). Promoting Learning Goals in an Advanced Physics Laboratory via Student-Centered Learning: A Case Study Using the MITx Residential Platform. In: Sabine Hoidn and Manja Klemenčič (eds) Routledge Handbook on Student-Centered Learning and Instruction in Higher Education. Routledge/Taylor & Francis: Abingdon, Oxfordshire. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429259371

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