Course: Computers in Physics Teaching

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Course title Computers in Physics Teaching
Course code KEF/PVF
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Smrčka David, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
History and development of informatics. Structure of computers. Software classification. Basics of algorithmization. Word processors. Smooth, mixed and paragraph creation. Document structure. Typography. WYSIWYG editors, TeX/XeLaTeX. Spreadsheet processors. Data processing. Computational functions. Graphs and histograms. Forms. Modeling of physical processes. Presentations in teaching. Principles for presentation. Presentation technology and its development. Activation methods and means. Computer simulations and animations. Classification of simulations. Possibilities of incorporating simulations into teaching. Interactive resources and technology. Video experiments in teaching. Video analysis process, analysis of real physical process. LMS systems. Communication tools for distance learning.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Observation, Demonstration, Laboratory Work, Work Activities, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The optional course is a part of the basic subject teaching of students of physics teaching in the Master's degree. It aims to acquaint students with the field of contemporary informatics and computer technology with emphasis on their practical application in the field of education. The course is taught in thematic modules. During the course the student processes partial tasks and creates a portfolio with their own outputs.
After completing the course, the student is able to describe the development of informatics and computer technology using concrete examples; create structural text following typographical rules using various editors; process input data, appropriately interpret and present them; analyze a real physical phenomenon and propose a suitable model for its description; design and create an electronic presentation for listeners using modern presentation technology and selected activation methods; classify computer simulations and similar resources with an emphasis on their use in teaching; analyze a real physical phenomenon using a suitable software for video analysis; specify the possibilities of selected LMS systems and organize teaching using modern communication tools.
Prerequisites
Expert knowledge of physics (mechanics, molecular physics and thermodynamics, oscillations, waves and acoustics, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics and modern physics). Basics of physics didactics for primary and grammar schools. User knowledge of working with PC, Windows OS (Win 8/10, Microsoft Office).
KEF/DID2

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio

Active participation in lessons, including previous homework (full-time study; min. 70% participation). Elaboration of all partial tasks from individual thematic units.
Recommended literature
  • E. Ledden. (2021). Úspěšná prezentace - Získejte si své publikum krok za krokem. Praha: Grada.
  • H. Kopka a kol. (2004). LaTeX - Kompletní průvodce. Brno: Computer Press.
  • H. P. Messmer a kol. (2005). Velká kniha hardware. Brno: Computer Press.
  • J. Barilla a kol. (2016). Microsoft Excel 2016 - Podrobná uživatelská příručka. Brno: Computer Press.
  • J. Horák. (2007). Hardware - Učebnice pro pokročilé. Brno: Computer Press.
  • J. Pecinovský. (2015). Windows 10 - Průvodce uživatele. Praha: Grada.
  • J. Žitniak. (2021). Microsoft Office 2016 - Podrobná uživatelská příručka. Brno: Computer Press.
  • K. Klatovský. (2016). Word 2016 nejen pro školy. Prostějov: Computer Media, s. r. o.
  • M. Hrkal. (2018). Odprezentuj - Průvodce přípravou prezentace. Brno: BIZBOOKS.
  • M. Laurenčík. (2017). Excel 2016 - Práce s databázemi a kontingenčními tabulkami. Praha: Grada.
  • M. Laurenčík. (2019). Excel 2016 a 2019 - Pokročilé nástroje. Praha: Grada.
  • M. Minasi. (2002). Velký průvodce hardwarem. Praha: Grada.
  • P. Šedivý. (2010). Modelování fyzikálních dějů numerickými metodami. Hradec Králové: MAFY.
  • S. Horný. (2019). Praktická učebnice typografie a sazby. Praha-Průhonice: Professional Publishing.
  • V. Beran a kol. (2012). Typografický manuál. Praha: Grafické studio Kafka design.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching Training in Physics for Secondary Schools (2019) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer