OAPT C O N F E R E N C E
25 - 27 May 2006		 Perimeter Institute

 

Anjuli Ahooja

WEB CAMERA USAGE IN PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS

This paper discusses how web cameras can be used effectively in physics experiments. There are several advantages of using webcams. First, the experiments remain totally hands-on, as opposed to simulation activities. The usage minimizes the human errors and hence, the data acquired through these experiments is more precise. Consequently, the results are more accurate as Video analysis software can be used to examine the data. The advantage of a web cam over a digital video camera is that the web cams are more robust and cheaper. The students' feedback for these experiments has also been very positive. They have found this way of performing the experiments to be more exciting and interactive. They also find the videos very useful as they can analyze their experiments at a later time. The presenter has used the web cameras for the ripple tank experiment, analysis of projectile motion, observation of inertial and non-inertial frames, circular motion and momentum and hopes to use them more topics.

Biography

Anjuli Ahooja is a physics teacher and Curriculum Chair for the Science and Technology Department at Appleby College in Oakville. She also teaches the summer second term physics course at McMaster University. Prior to this, she was Chair of Electronics Engineering Technology programs at DeVry College of Technology. Anjuli's PhD thesis was entitled "Surface Plasmon - Surface Phonon Interaction in Semiconductors". Anjuli has extensive experience in the development, implementation, maintenance, assessment, accreditation and revisions of curriculum. Currently, she is a member of Science Coordinators and Consultants Association of Ontario (SCCAO) and is one of the team members involved in the review and revision of Scientific Inquiry Continuum. Anjuli has received several awards which include, Ontario Association for Certified Technologists and Technicians (OACETT) award for "Contributions to the Engineering Field", DeVry Management award, and the Faculty Recognition Program Award for Outstanding Performance at Appleby College. As part of the Women in Technology initiative, Anjuli hosted numerous workshops for young women from grades 7 to 10. Anjuli lives in Mississauga with her husband and two sons. Her interests include, traveling, cooking, meeting people, helping new immigrants, learning new technologies and watching television.


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