Basic Attributes of a Model Physics Classroom

some thoughts by Carl Wenning, ISU PTE Program

• room darkening ability
• all areas lockable
• meets ADA requirements
• demonstration equipment storage
• dry erase board
• demonstration table
  • drop-down mirror
  • explosion screen
• seats/labs in same room without partition
• movable classroom seats
• lab tables appropriately arranged
  • lab tables with electrical/water/gas/air supplies
  • all electrical outlets in lab ground-fault interrupt
  • each lab station with one computer
  • computer interface (MPLI or ULI)
• instructional media
  • video camera
  • overhead
  • LCD panel
  • computer w/ CD ROM
  • simulation software
  • slide projector
  • video playback unit
  • laser disk player
  • view screen
  • video projector
• instructional workstation
  • video camera*
  • digital camera
  • authoring software
• demonstration equipment
  • hardware
  • software
• laboratory equipment
  • suitable for 6 set-ups (extra items required)
  • full complement of MBL and CBL software and hardware
• library of texts, videotapes, CD's, laser disks, and references
• safety equipment
  • fire blanket
  • fire extinguisher
  • double entrance/exit
  • remote shut offs for water/gas/air/electricity
  • eyewash station
  • shower
  • lockable cabinets
    

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