Papers

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2008

Investigating Resources Used by Students
Giuseppe Colicchia, Hartmut Wienser, Christina Waltner and Dean Zollman, to be pushed in The Physics Teacher, 2008

Comparing Students' and Experts' Understanding of the Content of a Lecture
Dean Zollman, N. Sanjay Rebello and Zdeslav Hrepic, to be published in Journal of Science Education and Technology
, 2008

Kinematics of a Head-Neck Model Simulating Whiplash
Giuseppe Colicchia, Hartmut Wienser, Ahmet Ilhan Sen and Dean Zollman, cover story in The Physics Teacher, February, 2008

A Model of the Human Eye
Giuseppe Colicchia, Hartmut Wienser, Christina Waltner and Dean Zollman, to be pushed in The Physics Teacher, 2008

 

2007

Transfer of Learning in Problem Solving in the Context of Mathematics & Physics

N. Sanjay Rebello, Lili Cui, Andrew G. Bennett, Dean A. Zollman and Darryl J. Ozimek, in  Learning to Solve Complex Scientific Problems, Ed. David Jonassen, Lawrence Earlbaum Associates, New York, 2007.

Hands-On and Minds-On Modeling Activities to Improve Students' Conceptions of Microscopic Friction
Edgar Corpuz and N. Sanjay Rebello, to be published in P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2007

Students' Ideas of a Blender and Perceptions of Scaffolding Activities
Jacquelyn J. Haynicz and N. Sanjay Rebello, to be published in P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2007

Students' Perceptions of Case-Reuse Based Problem Solving in Algebra-Based Physics
Fran Mateycik, Zdeslav Hrepic, David Jonassen and N. Sanjay Rebello, to be published in P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2007

Investigating Students' Ideas about Wavefront Aberrometry
Dyan McBride and Dean Zollman, to be published in P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2007

How Does a Classroom Interaction System Affect Student Performance?

N. Sanjay Rebello and Joseph Beuckman, Proceedings of NARST, 2007

 

Consolidating Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives of Transfer of Learning: A Framework and Implications

N. Sanjay Rebello, Proceedings of NARST, 2007

 

Assessing College Students’ Transfer of Learning from Calculus to Physics Using Non-Traditional Problems

Lili Cui, N. Sanjay Rebello and Andrew Bennett, Proceedings of NARST, 2007

Virtual Pedagogical Agents as Aids for High School Physics Teachers
Stevens Scott, Zollman Dean, Christel Michael and Adrian Brian, International Conference on Interactive Computer aided Learning (ICL 2007) Villach, Austria, September 26-28, 2007

Challenges of Preparing Physics Teachers in the United States
Dean Zollman, Proceedings of Didaktik der Physik, Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft, Frühjahrstagung, Regensburg, 2007

2006

Reflections on Physics for All
Dean Zollman, Proceedings of the International Conference on Physics Education: Toward Development of Physics for All, Tokyo, 2006

Transfer of Students' Learning: Physics to Medical Imaging
Dean Zollman, Bijaya Aryal and Spartak Kalita, Proceedings of the International Conference on Physics Education: Toward Development of Physics for All, Tokyo, 2006

Modeling Whiplash
Giuseppe Colicchia, Dean Zollman and Hartmut Wienser, submitted to The Physics Teacher

Transfer of Students’ Learning: Physics to Medical Imaging
Dean Zollman, Bijaya Aryal & Spartak Kalita,  Proceedings of the International Conference on Physics Education:  Toward Development of Physics for All, Tokyo, 2006 (Expanded version of an invited paper, to be published)

Comparing Students' and Experts' Understanding of the Content of a Lecture

Zdeslav Hrepic, Dean A. Zollman and N. Sanjay Rebello, to be published in Journal of Science Education and Technology

Use of Physical Models to Facilitate Transfer of Physics Learning to Understand Positron Emission Tomography
Bijaya Aryal, Dean Zollman and N. Sanjay Rebello, P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2006

Impact of a Classroom Interaction System on Student Learning
Joseph Beuckman, N. Sanjay Rebello and Dean Zollman, P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2006

Refining Students' Ideas of Microscopic Friction: A Case Study with Two Students
Edgar G. Corpuz and  N. Sanjay Rebello, P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2006

Using Physics Jeopardy Problems to Assess College Students' Transfer of Learning from Calculus to Physics
Lili Cui, N. Sanjay Rebello & Andrew G. Bennett, P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2006

Investigating Students' Ideas of X-Rays While Developing Teaching Materials for a Medical Physics Course
Spartak Kalita and Dean Zollman, P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2006

Learning and Dynamic Transfer Using the 'Constructing Physics Understanding' (CPU) Curriculum: A Case Study
Charles B. Mamolo and N. Sanjay Rebello, P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2006

Dynamic Transfer in the Context of Microscopic Friction: Case Study with an Introductory College Student
Edgar G. Corpuz & N. Sanjay Rebello, AERA, San Francisco, CA (2006)

A Framework for Integrated Professional Development
N. Sanjay Rebello & Peter Fletcher in Proceedings of NARST, 2006

College Students’ Ideas About Some Everyday Electrical Devices
Jacquelyn Haynicz (Drew University), Peter Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2006

Dynamic Transfer and Learning Using a Constructivist-Based Curriculum
Charles Mamolo, Peter Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2006

Students’ Conceptual Development in the Context of Microscopic Friction: A Case Study with Two Students
Edgar Corpuz & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2006

Students’ Epistemic Modes While Making Sense of Action Movie Clips
Carina Poltera (Ball State University), Peter Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2006

Transfer of Learning from College Calculus to Physics Courses
Lili Cui, N. Sanjay Rebello & Andrew Bennett in Proceedings of NARST, 2006


2005

Context Dependence of Newton's Second Law in Introductory Physics Topics
Alicia Allbaugh & Dean Zollman, to be submitted to Physical Review E

Trends in Physics Education Research
N. Sanjay Rebello & Dean Zollman, Not Yet Published

Modern Miracle Medical Machines: Physics Instruction for Future Medical Students
Dean Zollman in World View on Physics Education: Focusing on Change, 2005

The Bicycle: A Vehicle for Teaching Physics
Dean Zollman in World View on Physics Education: Focusing on Change, 2005

Introductory College Physics Students' Mental Models of Friction and Related Phenomena at the Microscopic Level
Edgar G. Corpuz & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2005

College Students' Transfer from Calculus to Physics
Lili Cui, N. Sanjay Rebello & Andrew G. Bennett, P
roceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2005

Eliciting and Representing Hybrid Mental Models
Zdeslav Hrepic, Dean Zollman & Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2005

 

Dynamic Transfer: A Perspective from Physics Education Research

N. Sanjay Rebello, et al. in Jose P. Mestre (Ed.) Transfer of Learning: Research and Perspectives, National Science Foundation, pages 217–250, Information Age Publishing, Greenwich, CT 2005

2004

Medizinische Diagnose und Therapie - als Anwendungen der aktuellen Physik

Dean Zollman, Praxis der Naturwissenschaften: Physik in der Schule 8/53, 12-15 (December 2004)

 

A Framework for the Dynamics of Student Reasoning in an Interview
Salomon F. Itza-Ortiz, Alicia R. Allbaugh, Paula V. Engelhardt, Kara E. Gray, Zdeslav Hrepic, N. Sanjay Rebello and Dean A. Zollman, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 2004

 

A Framework for Student Reasoning in an Interview
Paula V. Engelhardt, Kara E. Gray, Zdeslav Hrepic, Salomon F. Itza-Ortiz, Alicia R. Allbaugh, N. Sanjay Rebello and Dean A. Zollman, Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2004

 

Retention and Transfer from Trigonometry to Physics
Darryl J. Ozimek, Paula V. Engelhardt, Andrew G. Bennett & N. Sanjay Rebello,  Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2004

 

Anwendungen der aktuellen Physik in der medizinischen Diagnose und Therapie“  (Application of modern physics in medical diagnosis and therapy)

Dean Zollman, Praxis der Naturwissenschaften 8/53 Seiten 12-15. (2004)

 

Implications of a Framework for Student Reasoning in an Interview
Kara E. Gray, Zdeslav Hrepic, Salomon F. Itza-Ortiz, Alicia R. Allbaugh, Paula V. Engelhardt, N. Sanjay Rebello and Dean A. Zollman, Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, 2004

 

The Effect Of Distracters On Student Performance On The Force Concept Inventory

Dean Zollman and N. Sanjay Rebello,  American Journal of Physics 72, 116-125 (2004)

 

How Many Students Does It Take Before We See the Light?
Paula V. Engelhardt, Kara E. Gray and N. Sanjay Rebello, The Physics Teacher 42, 216-221.

 

A Model for Reform in Teaching Physics: Large Enrollment Physics Classes

Dean Zollman in D.W. Sunal, E. L. Wright, & J. Bland (Eds.) Research in Science Education: Reform in Undergraduate Science Teaching for the 21st Century. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing Inc. 2004

 

Physics & the History of the Bicycle: An example of the Interaction of Science, Industry & Society

Dean Zollman, GIREP 2004 Proceedings, pp 43-48, Teaching & Learning Physics in New Contexts, Ostrava, Czech Republic, July 19-23, 2004.

 

Research Activities in the Education of Teachers

Dean Zollman in Linda R. Kauffman and Janet Stocks (Eds.) Reinvigorating the Undergraduate Experience:  Successful Models Supported by the NSF's AIRE/RAIRE Program, Council on Undergraduate Research (2004)

 

Student Explorations of Quantum Effects in LEDs and Luminescent Devices

L. T. Escalada, N. S. Rebello and Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 42, 173-179 (March 2004)

2003

2002

The Effect of Question Order on Reponses to Multiple-Choice Questions

Kara Gray, N. Sanjay Rebello and Dean A. Zollman, Proceedings of the 2002 Physics Education Research Conference

 

Identifying Students' Models of Sound Propagation

Zdeslav Hrepic, Dean Zollman and Sanjay Rebello, Proceedings of the 2002 Physics Education Research Conference

 

Model Analysis of Fine Structures of Student Models: An Example with Newton's Third Law
Lei Bao, Dean Zollman, Kirsten Hogg and E.F. Redish,  
American Journal of Physics  70, 766-778 (2002)

 

Modern Miracle Medical Machines: A Course in Contemporary Physics for Future Physicians

Dean Zollman in Proceedings of Groupe International de Recherche sur l'Enseignement de la Physique (GIREP), Lund, Sweden, http://www.girep.fysik.lu.se/arkivet/filer/Fr1.pdf

 

"Physics” in Handbook on Information Technologies for Education and Training

Dean Zollman,  H.H. Adelsberger, B. Collis, and J.M. Pawlowski,  Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2002, pp 459-470.

 

Problem Context and Newton's Second Law: A Futher Look

Alicia R. Allbaugh, N. Sanjay Rebello and Dean A. Zollman,

2000

Collecting Kinematics Data Over Long Time Intervals,”

Dean Zollman, M Euler, G. Braune and S. Schaal, The Physics Teacher 38, 5-7 (2000).

 

Digital Video, Learning Styles, and Student Understanding of Kinematics Graphs,"

Dean Zollman and T. Larkin-Hein, Journal of SMET Education 1/1 4-17 (2000).

 

Quantum Mechanics for Everyone: Can It Be Delivered Through Technology?

Conference on Simulation and Multimedia in Engineering Education, (H. Vakilzadian & C. Wie, eds) Society for Computer Simulation, San Diego, 2000.

 

Unterschung von Bewegungsvorgängen beim Fahrrad mit Hilfe der Soundkarte

Dean Zollman, G. Braune, M. Euler, and S. Schaal, Physik in der Schule 38/4 263-268 (2000)

 

Using Audiotape to Collect Data Outside the Lab: Kinematics of the Bicycle
Gert Braune, Manfred Euler, Sönke Schaal, Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher, October, 2000

1999

1998

Creating Simple Searchable Databases on the Web

Dean Zollman and K. Zollman, Computers in Physics 11, 225-229 (1998)

1997

1996

1995

1994

From Concrete to Abstract: How Video Can Help
Dean Zollman, published in the volume honoring the retirement of Robert Resnick

 

Image Processing Enhances the Value of Digital Video in Physics Instruction
S. Raj Chaudhury & Dean Zollman, Computers in Physics 8, 518-523, (1994)

 

Preparing Future Science Teachers; The Physics Component of a New Programme

Physics Education 29, 271-275 (1994)

 

Teaching and Learning Physics with Interactive Video
Dean Zollman & Robert G. Fuller, Physics Today, April 1994

 

1993

Computer-Video Method Evaluates Real Motion Data in Real Time for Students

Computers in Physics 7, 393-399 (1993)

 

Interactive Video Activities for Elementary Education Students

in 101 Success Stories of Information Technology in Higher Education, Judith V. Boettcher, ed., McGraw Hill, New York (1993)

1992

Latent Heat of Fusion of a Witch

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 30, 448 (1992)

1990

Galloping Gertie: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse

Dean Zollman and Robert Fuller in Physics For Scientists and Engineers, second edition by R.A. Serway, Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia, pp. 352-357 (1990)

 

Interactive Programs for a Multi-Lingual Environment

Dean Zollman, Journal of Educational Technology Systems 18, 261-272 (1990)

 

Introducing Physics Majors to Computational Tools

Dean Zollman  in Proceedings of Computation in Advanced Undergraduate Physics, David Cook ed., Lawrence University, Appleton, WI (1990)

 

Learning Cycles in a Large Enrollment Class

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 28, 20-25 (1990)

1989

Beyond TV‑Interactive and Digital Video in Physics Teaching

Dean Zollman in Computers in Physics Instruction, John Risley and E.F. Redish ed., Addison‑Wesley, Reading, MA (1989)

 

Die Bildplatte in Physikunterricht

Dean Zollman  in Wege in der Physikdidaktik, W. Schneider, ed., Palm & Enke, Erlangen, pp. 206-213 (1989)

 

"Physics of Sports:  An Interactive Videodisc for Analyzing the Motion of Athletes,"

in Proceedings of ISBS:  Sports Biomechanics, Dean Zollman,  Larry Noble and Miriam Satern, E. Kreighbaum, ed., Delmar, California, Research Center for Sports (1990)

1987

Modeling the Motion of an Athlete: An Interactive Video for Teaching Physics

Dean Zollman in Journal of Educational Technology Systems 15, 249‑258 (1987)

1986

Interactive Video for Teaching Space Science

Dean Zollman in Cosmos: An Educational Challenge, P. Thompsen and N. Hornstrip, eds. European Space Agency pp. 77‑80 (1986)

 

Skylab Physics: Lessons for 12-14 Year Old Pupils,

Dean Zollman  in Cosmos: An Educational Challenge, P. Thompsen and N. Hornstrip, eds. European Space Agency pp. 37‑42 (1986)

1985

Interactive Video: The Combination of Microcomputers and Videodiscs

Dean Zollman in Microcomputers in Science Education, George Marx and Paul Szucs, eds. International Centre for Educational Technology, Veszprem, Hungary, (1985)

 

Interactive Videodiscs for Teaching Classical Mechanics

Dean Zollman and R. G. Fuller in The Many Faces of Teaching and Learning Mechanics, P. L. Lijnse, ed. W.C.C., Utrecht, The Netherlands (1985)

1984

Computer Games for Projectile Motion Instruction

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 22, 514 (1984)

 

Interactive Videodiscs: A New Technology for Motion Analysis

Dean ZOllman in Proceedings of Second National Symposium on Teaching Kinesiology and Biomechanics of Sport , U.S. Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs (1984)

 

Videodisc Interfaces

Dean Zollman, Educational Technology 24/1, 25 (1984)

 

Videodisc Interfaces and Software

Dean Zollman  in The Videodisc Book, R. Daynes and B.Butler eds. John Wiley & Sons, New York (1984)

1982

The Puzzle of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse: An Interactive Videodisc Program for Physics Instruction

Dean Zollman, Creative Computing, 10/10, 100 (1982)

 

VIP Labs

Dean Zollman, Videodisc News 3/3, 5 (1982)

1981

So You Want to Produce a Videodisc

Dean Zollman, R. G. Fuller and T. C. Campbell, Videodisc News, 2/11, 8 (1981)

1980

Critical Review of Research in Mental Structures of Electricity and Magnetism

Dean Zollman, Investigations in Science Education.

 

Critical Review of Research in Methods of Teaching Science Process Activities

Dean Zollman, Investigations in Science Education, 6/3, 19 (1980)

 

Demonstrating Magnetic Properties of Recording Tape

Dean Zollman,  The Physics Teacher 18, 395 (1980)

 

Meet Your New AAPT President

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 18, 98 (1980).

 

Teaching Reference Frames with Videotaped Instant Replays

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 18, 393 (1980)

 

Workshop on Student Confidence in Physics, Preliminary Version

Dean Zollman, Robert Fuller, et al., American Association of Physics Teachers, Stony Brook, 1980

1979

Pedagogical Films During Future Space Missions

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 16, 212 (1979)

1977

Corridor Display of Line Spectra

Dean Zollman and George Athey, The Physics Teacher 15, 251 (1977)

 

The Influence of Structured Versus Unstructured Laboratory on Students' Understanding the Process of Science

Dean Zollman and J. D. Spears, Journal of Research in Science Teaching 14, 33 (1977)

 

Physics Labs for Blind Students

Dean Zollman and James Baughman, Jr., The Physics Teacher 15, 339 (1977)

1976

The Electronic Music Synthesizer: An Extraordinary Wave Demonstrator

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 14, 145 (1976)

 

An Experiment for a Sunny Winter Day

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 14, 104 (1976)

 

Filming Physical Phenomena

Dean Zollman, Thomas Campbell and Robert Fuller, American Association of Physics Teachers, Stony Brook, NY, 1976

 

Portable Storage Unit from a Coat Rack

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 14, 306 (1976)

 

A Rotating Reference System

Dean Zollman and George Athey, The Physics Teacher 14, 178 (1976)

 

What's Physics?

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 14, 25 (1976) and 14, 315 (1976)

 

Variations on the Bicycle Generator

Dean Zollman and George Athey, The Physics Teacher 14, 61 (1976)

1975

The Car, the Beer Can and the Brick Wall

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 13, 173 (1975)

 

Spin Art: A Rotational Effects Demonstration

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 13, 106 (1975)

 

A Variation on the Motor Principle

Dean Zollman, The Science Teacher 42, 45 (1975)

1974

Absorption of Radiation: A Lecture-Sized Demonstration

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 12, 563 (1974)

 

Orientation for the New Teaching Assistant‑A Laboratory-Based Program

Dean Zollman and J. D. Spears, American Journal of Physics 42, 1062 (1974)

 

The Physics Activities Center‑A Mini-Exploratorium

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 12, 213 (1974)

 

The Physics of Bing‑Bang‑Boing

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 12, 358 (1974)

 

Resolution‑A Simple Demonstration

Dean Zollman, The Physics Teacher 12, 01 (1974)

Textbook
Chapter 1 of Fascination of Physics
Jacqueline D. Spears and Dean Zollman

 

 

 

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