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### [Online Exams, Academic Integrity, and Covid-19](https://blog.theexpertta.com/online-exams-academic-integrity-and-covid-19)

5/28/20 10:27 AM

As schools moved to an online-only mode of instruction, many professors were forced to adjust to the new circumstances. Covid-19 pushed instructors to do remote testing and the absence of an in-class proctored environment caused everyone to rethink how they administer exams.

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### [AAPT - Promoting Physics Education](https://blog.theexpertta.com/aapt)

11/27/18 10:10 AM

The AAPT, or the American Association of Physics Teachers, was founded in the 1930s and is the premier global professional society for physics education. Their goal is “to enhance the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching.”

Twice a year, the AAPT organizes a national meeting at various locations across the United States, giving its members and physics educators at all levels a chance at ongoing professional development. There will be a collection of speakers, workshops, and hundreds of sessions over a four or five-day period all centered around physics education.

Relevant software companies, organizations, and STEM promoters are typically represented at these meetings, along with many product-specific groups such as PASCO, Arbor Scientific, Merlan Scientific, Vernier and Texas Instruments each wanting you to demo their tools and equipment.

"Many of our members have told us that attending an AAPT national meeting has been the single-most transformative experience in their teaching careers. Attendees come away from our meetings equipped with ideas that they can quickly incorporate in their classrooms." says Mike Hall, Director of Membership at AAPT. [How to become a member](https://www.aapt.org/Membership/joining.cfm) of AAPT?

In San Diego at the 2018 National Winter Meeting, Dr. David Pritchard of MIT and other contributors collaboratively presented, "The State of Online Physics Courses & Building Online Communities of Learning". The talk touched on the evolution of online homework which included data analysis of effective methodologies including blended learning, the flipped classroom, social media engagement, and the positive use of peer instruction.

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### [TCU Addressing Online Cheating - Something Can Be Done](https://blog.theexpertta.com/student-cheating-something-can-be-done)

5/14/18 10:53 AM

Many instructors are frustrated with students using the internet to cheat on homework and other assignments.  [This article](http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/FortWorth/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=FWST%2F2018%2F05%2F10&entity=Ar00402&sk=0665E8D7&mode=text) is an example that instructors and schools are not powerless.  As TCU is showing, a firm position can be taken and something can be done about this problem.  

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### [Making the Move to a Flipped Classroom](https://blog.theexpertta.com/making-the-move-flipped-classroom)

4/18/18 10:13 AM

Many educators look for new and innovative ways to teach their students. Thanks to today’s technology, content is provided in a wide range of formats to suit different...

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### [Online Free Body Diagrams Done Right](https://blog.theexpertta.com/online-free-body-diagrams-done-right)

10/10/17 9:30 AM

### The Value of Solving Problems the Right Way

While online homework makes grading more manageable, many instructors feel that it is a compromised version of hand-written homework. Yes, students should solve for final numeric results, but most instructors agree that they should also deal with key symbolic relationships, and draw Free Body Diagrams when necessary. Emphasizing the problem solving process and including symbolic expressions has [always been central to Expert TA’s online homework system](http://theexpertta.com/our-product/features/symbolic-questions/), and is backed by [case studies](http://theexpertta.com/case-studies/) showing measurable increases in student outcomes.

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### [What Your Students Should Know About Michael Faraday](https://blog.theexpertta.com/what-your-students-should-know-about-michael-faraday)

9/21/17 3:16 PM

[Michael Faraday](https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cocktail-party-physics/christmas-with-faraday-the-chemical-history-of-a-candle/) was a 19th century British scientist that made major contributions in the area of chemistry and physics. The son of a blacksmith, Faraday had limited education, working as a bookbinder’s apprentice, but had a keen interest in the natural sciences. This interest was given clear direction after attending a lecture on electrochemistry by Humphry Davy of the Royal Institute. After the lecture, Faraday asked Davy for a job, which he was later granted. It was in this position that Faraday conducted his most famous experiments.

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### [Which Classroom Response System Is Best For My Class?](https://blog.theexpertta.com/which-classroom-response-system-is-best-for-my-class)

8/30/17 10:49 AM

According to [Vanderbilt University’s Center for Teaching](https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/clickers/), Classroom Response Systems (CRS) are a series of tools used by instructors to facilitate teaching by actively collecting and analyzing student responses in real-time. A common form of CRS technology are in-class “clicker” systems. For example, an instructor may pose a question to the class and each student may respond using a clicker (handheld transmitter), a computer, or a [mobile device](https://blog.theexpertta.com/embracing-smartphones-in-the-classroom). These responses are sent to the instructor’s computer that uses software to collect and summarize the student data.

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### [How Do I Structure Class Time In My Flipped Classroom?](https://blog.theexpertta.com/structure-class-time-in-my-flipped-classroom)

8/25/17 2:15 PM

So you’ve decided to flip your classroom, or maybe you have been using the flipped model for some time. Either way, you may be looking for effective in-class activities to engage students during the time in which they would traditionally be attending the lecture portion of your class. There are several ways to schedule this time in order to get the most out of the class session, which may include:

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### [[Podcast] How To Enjoy The Eclipse w/Dr. Richard Gelderman](https://blog.theexpertta.com/how-to-enjoy-the-eclipse-richard-gelderman)

8/11/17 4:18 PM

On July 24th, Expert TA’s CEO, Dr Jeremy Morton, spoke with with Dr. Richard Gelderman about the upcoming solar eclipse that will be visible across the united states. Dr. Gelderman is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Western Kentucky University and the director of the Hardin Planetarium.

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### [Solar Panel Technology In The Physics Classroom](https://blog.theexpertta.com/solar-panels-physics-classroom)

8/3/17 3:54 PM

There are a number of physics topics that relate directly to the core principles underlying the development of solar panels. With growing interest in the field of renewable energy, this may be a good opportunity to introduce your students to real-world applications of principles covered in class. We put together a basic overview of the technology, and included some additional resources, lesson plans, and even a list of degree programs for students interested in pursuing a career in renewable energy.

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