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Not only did I obtain useful teaching knowledge through my work in this OAI program, but it helped me prepare for the process of applying and interviewing for college teaching jobs.

Physics Education Technology (PhET) Project

Over 100 web-based simulations for physics, chemistry, math, earth science, and biology. These tools were developed using design principles based on research conducted on how students use and learn from simulations.

Introduction to Rubrics

Author and PSU faculty Dannelle Stevens is experienced in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and, in this book, breaks down the process of creating effective rubrics, the workhorse of assessment in any discipline.

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Paul R. DeStefano, M.S.

Paul R. DeStefano teaches physics at the University of Portland and studies how undergraduates learn physics. While at PSU, he developed new curricula for remote physics labs.

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