[ba-unrev-talk] [ba-talk-unrev] Powerful Concept Maps: HyperPhysics & HyperMath
HyperPhysics
"HyperPhysics is an exploration environment for concepts in physics
which employs concept maps and other linking strategies to facilitate
smooth navigation. For the most part, it is laid out in small segments
or "cards", true to its original development in HyperCard. The entire
environment is interconnected with thousands of links, reminiscent of a
neural network. The bottom bar of each card contains links to major
concept maps for divisions of physics, plus a "go back" feature to allow
you to retrace the path of an exploration. The side bar contains a link
to the extensive Index, which itself is composed of active links. That
sidebar also contains links to relevant concept maps. The rationale for
such concept maps is to provide a visual survey of conceptually
connected material, and it is hoped that they will provide some answers
to the question "where do I go from here?". Whether you need further
explanation of concepts which underly the current card content, or are
seeking applications which go beyond it, the concept map may help you
find the desired information." (01)
< http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html > (02)
HyperMath
"HyperMath is a growing collection of examples of applied mathematics
with links to their applications to problems in physics and astronomy.
It is not systematic or complete in any sense, but is a collection of
foundation mathematics principles and applications which were collected
as the need was encountered in developing the HyperPhysics
<http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hph.html> material." (03)
< http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html > (04)
Presentation:
Doing It by the Numbers: Javascript Calculations in Web-Based
Instructional Material
Carl Rod Nave, AAPT Summer Meeting, Guelph, Ontario, Aug 2, 2000 (05)
"The building of the web-based physics exploration environment which I
call HyperPhysics was undertaken originally to provide a continuing
resource for the science teachers which I have taught at Georgia State
University. It has had a much wider impact than that, with over two
million hits for the year 2000 through July. From the beginning, part of
the strategy of that exploration environment was to lead users finally
to a quantitative application of the concepts; a place where they could
plug in the numbers and explore the results." (06)
< http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html > (07)
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