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Pop-Up Classes - Physics Learning Above and Beyond the Usual

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Overview

Discover how to implement pop-up classes in physics departments as a low-cost way to expand student opportunities beyond traditional curricula. Learn from Linda Barton's experience at Rochester Institute of Technology, gaining insights on planning and launching new courses. Explore topics such as graduate school discussions, job interview preparation, electronics, and Arduino programming. Understand the benefits, challenges, and institutional considerations for offering these flexible learning experiences. Get practical advice on student engagement, faculty involvement, and leveraging maker spaces to enhance physics education.

Syllabus

Introduction
PopUp Classes
PopUps in Other Programs
Whats in this talk
Whats a popup
Why do popups
Popups at RIT
Grad School Discussions
Job Interviews
Electronics
Manual
Buzzer
Code
Sign Up System
Student Experience
Field of Dreams
More HandsOn
More Professional Skills
Faculty Requests
Issues Moving Forward
Institutional Backing
Be Careful
Mock Interviews
Funding
Arduino learning
RIT support
Learning about Arduino
Maker spaces
Popups

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APS Physics

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