WebVPython for Beginners: Integrating Coding in the Classroom

Presented by Tom O’Kuma and Regina Barrera, Lee College

Over the last few years, there has been a push to integrate computational modeling in the introductory physics curriculum, both in high school and college. This is a workshop for novice coding learners, where participants will learn basic steps in WebVPython (also known as GlowScript) and practice with codes that demonstrate physics principles ranging from conceptual to calculus-based level. Participants will practice with activities that could be directly integrated into the classroom, starting with simple working codes where physical modelling will be incrementally added through guided steps. Further examples of classroom utilization of coding will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own laptops and to create an account in webvpython.org before arrival. This workshop is proudly supported by the Organization of Physics in Two Year Colleges, OPTYCs, https://optycs.aapt.org.