
GIREP Seminar
2003
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Internet (International network) is initially developed as means for
the exchange of data in CERN laboratories. Today, just 10 years after
the beginning of its worldwide use, Internet has completely changed
a way of creation and search for information. Although originated
in the scientific community, Internet has very quickly become means
for mass media and communication. In parallel with the development
of the Internet, starts its use in education. Internet is today the
biggest library and (virtual) laboratory in the world. Creative use
of its resources can essentially improve quality of physics education.
Traditional physics lectures based on analytical solutions to known problems
poorly reflects the professional activity of most physicists. They widely
use computers in their research including search for data from the Internet.
Use of Internet resources makes physics classes more attractive to students
and gives them direction for lifelong learning. Besides, it enables activities
that are not limited by class time.
Unfortunately, importance and all possibilities of Internet resources
have not yet been fully recognized. Physics teachers should be trained
to use educational resources from the Internet. It has to be part of
university curricula, while older teachers can be thought at the seminars
and meetings. One example of such activity will be given.
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