Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education
$49
ENROLL NOWCourse Overview
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 strategies for how to use PhET in circumstances where you are presenting a simulation in front of the whole class using a projector, interactive whiteboard, or while sharing your screen online. This course is the second in the specialization “Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations,” which includes 4 courses in total. To finish this course, you need to complete two of three possible assignments with Peer Review: 1) Whole Class Inquiry, 2) Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, 3) Concept Questions. This course is also available in Spanish as “Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM” and Portuguese as "A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM".
Course FAQs
What are the prerequisites for 'Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education'?
Prerequisites for this continuing education class are set by University of Colorado Boulder. Most professional development online classes benefit from some prior knowledge. Please check the provider's page for specific requirements.
Will I receive a certificate for this CE class?
Yes, upon successful completion, University of Colorado Boulder typically offers a shareable certificate to showcase your new skills and fulfill your continuing education requirements.
How long does this online course take to complete?
Completion times for online continuing education courses vary. The provider's website will have the most accurate estimate of the time commitment needed.
