physicsteachers Courses

Inspiring Students to Think Like Physicists with Hands-On Data Collection and Real-World Modeling

Discover hands-on data collection and real-world modeling techniques to inspire students to develop authentic physicist thinking patterns and problem-solving approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Engaging Students with Realistic Virtual Physics Labs

Discover how to create immersive virtual physics laboratories that captivate students and enhance learning through realistic simulations and interactive experiments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Aiding Student Learning through Meaningful Engagement with Interactive Virtual Resources

Discover how interactive virtual resources enhance physics education through meaningful student engagement strategies and practical teaching techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Integrating Customizable e-Texts into your Classroom - Episode 2

Discover how to seamlessly integrate customizable digital textbooks into physics education, enhancing student engagement and personalizing learning experiences.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Solar Eclipse Activities - AAPT Episode 1

Discover hands-on solar eclipse activities and demonstrations perfect for engaging physics students in astronomical phenomena and celestial mechanics concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strategies for Physics Departments to Increase Representation of Women in Leadership Positions

Explore strategies to increase women's representation in physics leadership roles, examining historical trends, current statistics, and actionable approaches from business that physics departments can implement.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Importance of Mental Health in STEM

Discover the critical need for mental health support in STEM education with Jessica Harris, who shares strategies for training professionals and students as mental health first aiders to help Black and Brown students thrive.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Statistical Sense Making in Physics Education Research - Avoiding Common Statistical Modeling Issues

Discover how to avoid common statistical pitfalls in physics education research through conceptual understanding of statistical modeling and analysis methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Designing Course Infrastructure to Support Early College Physics

A case study of mastery-based homework, low-stakes assessment, and peer collaboration designed to support success in introductory college physics.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Alma Project - Cultivating Cultural Capitals in Physics & Astronomy Through Reflective Journaling

The Alma Project uses brief reflective journaling in introductory physics and astronomy labs to affirm students’ identities, cultural wealth, and life experiences.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Auroral Currents

Explores how magnetic fields and field-aligned currents in the magnetosphere generate auroras, connecting solar activity, space weather, and historical discoveries.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Planetary Magnetism Science

A concise lecture on planetary magnetic fields, Earth's offset dipole, internal conducting flows, and planetary magnetic moments, using Mars Global Surveyor observations.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Closer to Fair - Mathematics and Social Justice

An interactive workshop on using mathematics to examine social inequity and create more equitable mathematics and science classrooms.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Post Secondary Education

Physics instructors explore culturally relevant pedagogy through adapting curricula to students’ strengths, addressing sensitive topics, and sustaining academic excellence.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Amplifying Student Voices and Creating Spaces for Difference in Physics Departments

Explore strategies for amplifying student voices and fostering inclusivity in physics departments, featuring insights from West Chester University's DALI initiative and the creation of Underrepresented Genders in Physics group.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video