This book has been accepted for publication by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and is currently in the editing process. The book will be published later in 2025 and will be available on the IOP website and through other academic channels. We’ve posted the first chapter draft here, with permission from IOP, for those interested in the content and style of the book.
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Concept and Focus
This page organizes the materials for contributing authors to the upcoming book on Computing in Physics Education. This book was developed from an initial request by editors from the Institute of Physics to author a book on the integrating of computing into physics courses. The concept has developed into an edited volume that focuses on a variety of stories from different persons and places around the world who are teaching computing in their physics courses.
Contributors
This book is edited by Danny Caballero and includes contributions from a diverse group of authors who are actively integrating computation into physics education. The book aims to provide insights, strategies, and resources for educators looking to enhance their teaching with computational tools and methods.
The authors listed below have written the following chapters:
Chapters
| Chapter | Authors | Preliminary Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.D. Caballero | Integrating Computing in Physics Courses |
| 2 | B. Lunk, S. Weatherford | Student Engagement with Computational Models and the Development of the “Minimally Working Program” Instructional Tool |
| 3 | M. Lopez del Puerto, L. Engelhardt, K. Roos | Resources for Integrating Computation into Physics Courses: Exercise Sets, Workshops, and a Supportive Community |
| 4 | W.B. Lane, T. Galanti | Computing in General Education Physics |
| 5 | C. Christenson, S. Chamberlin, K. McMichael, M. McCracken | Introducing Computational Techniques Early to Train Students for Research |
| 6 | B. Zwickl, C. Lusignan, A. McGowan | Instructional Goals and Decisions When Integrating Computation into Physics Labs |
| 7 | B. Zwickl, C. Lusignan, A. McGowan | Case Studies of Integrating Computation into Physics Lab Courses |
| 8 | R.C. Mastroleo, B. Lunk | Departmental Emphasis on Computation for the Physics Major: Successes and Failures of a Multi-Tier Curricular Redesign |
| 9 | D. O’Neil | Integration of Computation Across the Curriculum at Bridgewater College |
| 10 | M. Hamilton | Integrating Computation in Physics: From High School Internships to Graduate Studies at Marshall University |
| 11 | K. Svennson, J. Haraldsson, U. Erickson | Teachers’ Approach to Computation in Physics Classrooms Analyzed Using Social Semiotics and Variation Theory of Learning |
| 12 | T. Atherton, A. Phillips, B. Gravel, E. Gouvea | Agency and Making in Computational Learning Environments |
| 13 | T. Odden | Teaching Scientific Writing Using Computational Essays |
| 14 | M.D. Caballero | Where Do We Go from Here? Next Steps and Considerations |
This information is now archived for reference. The book is in the editing process and will be published later in 2025. The first chapter draft is available here.
Materials for Contributing Authors
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Below are the materials needed for contributing authors to prepare their chapters. Chapters should be roughly 12-18 pages in length and should be written in LaTeX or Google Docs/Word. The final book will be published by IOP.
Identifying Information (Needed by Apr 15, 2024)
Information is needed from authors for IOP to prepare contracts. Please complete this following form by Apr 15, 2024.
Chapter Guidelines and Templates
IOP includes a set of guidelines for authors. Please review the IOP Author Guidelines. In addition, there are the following materials to help authors prepare their chapters:
- Author Checklist
- Author Handbook
- Credit Line Example
- Permissions Guide
- LaTeX Template
- Google Docs Template
Timeline
The timeline for the book is as follows:
- Dec 2023: Initial Concepts and Chapter Proposals
- Feb 2024: Reviews and Meeting with Authors
- Mar 2024: Accepted Chapter Authors Notified
- Oct 2024: First Drafts Due
- Dec 2024: Reviews and Meeting with Authors
- May 2025: Final Drafts Due