Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

The University of Colorado Boulder, situated against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, is a flagship institution renowned for its academic excellence, research prowess, and vibrant campus life. CU Boulder has evolved into a hub of innovation and intellectual exploration. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, encouraging students to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to society. At CU Boulder, students engage with world-class faculty who are leaders in their fields, fostering an environment that promotes critical thinking and creativity. The campus is a melting pot of ideas and cultures, providing a rich tapestry of experiences for students. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on cutting-edge research, the University of Colorado Boulder continues to be a beacon of higher education, preparing students to navigate the complexities of our ever-changing world.

PhET Interactive Simulations ( https://phet.colorado.edu), a project of the University of Colorado Boulder, provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations for use across, primary, secondary, and higher education levels. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. All simulations are open source and free to all students and teachers.In this course, you will learn strategies for how to use PhET in circumstances where you are presenting a simulation in front of the whole class using a projector, interactive whiteboard, or while sharing your screen online.This course is the second in the specialization “Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations,” which includes 4 courses in total. To finish this course, you need to complete two of three possible assignments with Peer Review: 1) Whole Class Inquiry, 2) Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, 3) Concept Questions.This course is also available in Spanish as “Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM” and Portuguese as "A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM".