It is a useful tool to make STEM classroom

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Community Review for PhET Interactive Simulations

PEIQING Z.
PEIQING Z.
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I encourage teachers to use it. However, the quality of your course is more important than relying on simulations. Observation and debriefing are key. There's a broad variety of simulations to pick from which make testing different aspects of testing things fun.

How I Use It

This tool allows students to explore a concept after it has been introduced to them following a lecture. Once students have learned the basic mathematics of a particular concept. It is very beneficial for them to be able to discover how such a concept exists in reality. For example, I use experimental simulations after I have worked with students on the basics of chemistry. This allows the students to use the knowledge I have given them and enables them to explore their present comprehension of what they have learned.

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A M.
A M. Administrator Higher Ed Generic Account
April 30, 2023

PhET Interactive Simulations

When lessons or experiments are too costly, time-consuming, or prone to error, virtual options such as PhET simulations can be extremely valuable. PhET simulations provide an opportunity for virtual learning, which is particularly useful during emergencies such as lockdowns or fully remote learning situations. In such instances, resources like PhET are invaluable in mitigating the risk of learning loss.
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ERICK P.
ERICK P. Bethlehem Early Learning Center Ridgewood, NJ
May 2, 2022

The product was easy to navigate and was a useful tool for the classroom.

Overall, it was an easy tool to use for my students needs. It was easy to set-up and students had no trouble using it. The lessons were also easy enough but also helped encourage learning that I would use this again in the future.
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MEGAN A.
MEGAN A.
May 1, 2022

Fun and easy to use for both teachers and students; a truly valuable online resource

I would like to emphasize the benefits of manipulating materials, for both science and math, with your hands! But, if certain lessons/experiments are too costly, time inefficient, or tend to be prone to error, the virtual options PhET offers are extremely valuable. Using PhET also opens up opportunities for fully virtual learning in the event of emergencies (lockdowns, fully remote learning would be required). Nowadays, resources like PhET are invaluable for helping avoid learning loss in the event of being forced to move to fully remote instruction.
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