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20110915 Video Tracker Course in RGS 15 september 2011 1500-1700hrs

 

 

Document Brief: Title: "20110915 Video Tracker Course in RGS (15 September 2011, 1500-1700hrs)"

This document outlines the details of a Video Tracker course conducted at Raffles Girls' School (RGS) on September 15, 2011, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The course aimed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of using Tracker for motion analysis and its applications in physics education.

Study Guide:

Objective:

  • Familiarize participants with Tracker’s features and functionalities.

  • Demonstrate the use of Tracker in analyzing and interpreting motion data.

  • Encourage innovative applications of Tracker in teaching physics.

Key Concepts:

  1. Overview of Tracker:

    • Basics of motion video analysis.

    • Interface navigation and essential tools.

  2. Practical Applications:

    • Analyzing free fall and projectile motion.

    • Investigating forces, momentum, and energy.

  3. Hands-On Practice:

    • Importing videos and calibrating scales.

    • Creating and interpreting position-time and velocity-time graphs.

  4. Teaching Strategies:

    • Integrating Tracker into lesson plans.

    • Enhancing student engagement through interactive data exploration.

Session Activities:

  • Introduction: Welcome and briefing on the session’s objectives.

  • Interactive Demo:

    • Live demonstration of video analysis with Tracker.

    • Step-by-step guide on setting up experiments and interpreting results.

  • Practice Session: Participants worked on individual and group tasks to analyze provided video clips.

  • Discussion: Sharing insights, potential classroom applications, and troubleshooting common challenges.

Questions to Consider:

  1. What makes Tracker a powerful tool for physics education?

    • Answer: Its ability to visualize motion and generate real-time data fosters a deeper understanding of physical principles.

  2. How can Tracker data support experimental learning?

    • Answer: By allowing students to compare experimental results with theoretical predictions and analyze discrepancies.

  3. What types of experiments can participants explore with Tracker?

    • Answer: Topics include kinematics, dynamics, energy conservation, and rotational motion.

  4. How can educators integrate Tracker into assessments?

    • Answer: Assign students to analyze motion videos, create reports, or simulate theoretical scenarios using Tracker.

  5. What challenges might arise when using Tracker?

    • Answer: Ensuring proper video calibration and addressing technical issues with software or equipment.

http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/2011/08/video-tracker-course-in-rgs-15.html

 

Video Tracker Course in RGS 15 september 2011 1500-1700hrs

 
contact: 
yixian.lim
cherkuan.thio
tzekwang.leong
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samuel_tan
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dbrown/tracker/

Tracker on BallTossOut-main.gif showing the velocity and acceleration vectors as alternative means to self talk that ay always vertically downwards

Aim: to experience a Tracker workshop to enable teachers to conduct a lesson (kinematics, likely falling ball?, bouncing ball?, projectile motion?) using Tracker.
Results for MOEHQ: at least one lesson to be share at ICT connection ?
Results for RGS: better student engagement, improve student centered learning, teacher capability improved ?
Level of self directness learning (SDL)
basic SDL: Learning Physics of Projectile through Video Analysis and Modeling
Jimmy Goh / Yishun Junior College
advanced SDL: Learning Physics of Sport Science through Video Analysis and Modeling
LEE Tat Leong / River Valley High Sch
Title: Learning Physics of Sport through Video Analysis and Modeling
Venue: RGS Raffles Girls School, Computer Lab
Date: 15 September 2011 
Time: 1500-1700hrs
Download:
· Tracker Mac version http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dbrown/tracker/installers/Tracker-4.05-osx-installer.zip
latest: http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dbrown/tracker/installers/Tracker-4.50-osx-installer.zip

The sharing had a problem where the Mac computer cannot open the video files
Solution:
Shorten the path of the video folders in the MacOSX
for example the path could be shorten by removing the initial path folder name
Took a while to trouble shoot
the other work around is to open from the OSP web library which automatically save the video is a shorten path that should be fine.
 

· Lesson resources from:
· basic SDL: Learning Physics of Projectile through Video Analysis and Modeling Jimmy Goh / Yishun Junior College http://ictconnection.edumall.sg/cos/o.x?ptid=711&c=/ictconnection/ictlib&func=view&rid=533
· advanced SDL: Learning Physics of Sport Science through Video Analysis and Modeling
LEE Tat Leong / River Valley High Sch http://ictconnection.edumall.sg/cos/o.x?ptid=711&c=/ictconnection/ictlib&func=view&rid=82

Participants: all physics teachers in RGS, lead by the Mr Thio Cher Kuan (RGS SH/Physics) and Lim Yi Xian (Ms) who attended my sharing during
· Wee,L.K. Lak Y.H. (2011,07 July) Blended Learning Workshop @National Junior College NJC, Bytz Room, Singapore
· Charles Chew, Wee,L.K. and Kam Y.H.(2011,07 July) Hybrid Learning Model for Meaningful Blended Learning: An Electromagnetic Induction Exemplar for transforming science instruction in Today’s “Classroom”, Blended Learning Workshop @National Junior College NJC, Bytz Room, Singapore

sharing guide
Samuel Tan on (Plan A) analysis of a projectile motion
Plan B Samuel decides maybe on a kinematics of a falling ball

 

Lawrence Wee on (Plan A) modeling of a projectile motion

 

 

sharing at RGS analysis workshop by Samuel
sharing at RGS analysis workshop by Samuel

sharing at RGS analysis workshop to a total of 6 RGS teachers
sharing at RGS analysis workshop to a total of 6 RGS teachers

card from the RGS teachers

envelope with a CD

envelope with a CD

Gifts from RGS containing Lee Chin CD

Gifts from RGS containing Lee Chin CD

FAQ:

  1. Is Tracker suitable for students new to physics?

    • Yes, Tracker provides an intuitive platform for beginners to grasp fundamental concepts through visual learning.

  2. What equipment is needed to use Tracker?

    • A computer with Java installed and access to a camera for recording videos.

  3. Can Tracker handle 3D motion analysis?

    • Tracker primarily supports 2D analysis but can approximate 3D scenarios with appropriate setups.

  4. How does Tracker enhance collaborative learning?

    • By enabling group analysis of complex motion and fostering discussions around data interpretation.

  5. What feedback did participants provide about the session?

    • Participants appreciated the hands-on approach and found the tool practical for classroom applications.

Next Steps: Participants are encouraged to explore Tracker further by analyzing their own videos and developing lesson plans that integrate its capabilities. Follow-up sessions can be arranged to address advanced features and discuss implementation experiences.