Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM from Coursera

PhET Interactive Simulations (https://phet.colorado.edu/es), un proyecto de la Universidad de Colorado Boulder, ofrece simulaciones científicas y matemáticas divertidas, gratuitas, interactivas y basadas en la investigación para su uso en la educación primaria, secundaria y superior. Probamos y evaluamos exhaustivamente cada simulación para garantizar la eficacia educativa. Todas las simulaciones son de código abierto y gratuitas para todos los estudiantes y profesores.

En este curso, aprenderá cómo acceder y compartir simulaciones de PhET con sus alumnos, y explorará las funciones que hacen de las simulaciones de PhET una herramienta poderosa para los profesores de ciencias y matemáticas. También aprenderás sobre cómo asegurar la equidad en tu enseñanza mediante el uso de aprendizaje activo.

Este curso es el primero de la especialización “Aprendizaje activo en STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas de PhET”, que incluye 4 cursos en total.

Para finalizar este curso, debe completar una actividad con Revisión entre Pares: 1) Seleccionar simulaciones de PhET para tu clase.

Este curso también está disponible en inglés como “Introduction to the PhET Simulations for STEM Education” y en portugués como "Introdução às Simulações PhET para Educação STEM".

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Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET

En este módulo aprenderás a acceder y compartir simulaciones PhET con tus estudiantes. Además explorarán las características que hacen de las simulaciones PhET, una poderosa herramienta para los profesores de ciencias y matemáticas.

Maximizando el Acceso a las Simulaciones PhET

En este módulo reflexionamos sobre las muchas formas de acceder a simulaciones PhET y compartirlas.

Maximizando la Inclusión con Simulaciones PhET

En este módulo, nos enfocamos en cultivar un entorno de aprendizaje más inclusivo que fomente el aprendizaje equitativo y la pertenencia a todos los estudiantes. Específicamente, reflexionamos sobre las características inclusivas que ofrecen las simulaciones PhET.

Incorporando PhET a Tu Enseñanza con Actividades

Ahora que está familiarizado con las simulaciones de PhET, cómo acceder a ellas y sus funciones inclusivas, este módulo se centra en cómo integrarlas en tus clases a través de actividades que ya están disponibles en el sitio web.

Creando un Entorno y una Cultura de Aprendizaje Equitativo con PhET

En este módulo, nos enfocamos en cultivar un entorno de enseñanza y aprendizaje que fomente el aprendizaje equitativo y la pertenencia a todos los estudiantes. Específicamente, reflexionamos sobre cómo nuestras tendencias como profesores y alumnos influyen en las expectativas que establecemos y cómo avanzar hacia un aprendizaje activo con simulaciones PhET.

Aprendizaje Activo con PhET

Este último módulo del curso sienta las bases para la equidad al identificar las características del aprendizaje activo, incluidos enfoques pedagógicos que promueven una mentalidad de crecimiento, la agencia y la voz de los estudiantes, ayudando a los estudiantes a apropiarse de su aprendizaje de matemáticas o ciencias.

Conclusiones y Siguientes Pasos

En este módulo final, te pediremos que reflexiones sobre tus logros e identifiques áreas de mejora, brindes retroalimentación sobre este curso y te compartimos información sobre cómo descargar tu certificado una vez que hayas completado todos los requisitos.

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Esta especialización es ideal para profesores de ciencias y matemáticas

Los cursos están diseñados para promover el aprendizaje activo y la equidad en el aula

Los instructores tienen experiencia en educación STEM y uso de simulaciones PhET

Las simulaciones PhET son recursos educativos gratuitos y basados en investigación

Esta especialización no enseña conceptos científicos o matemáticos específicos

La especialización requiere que los estudiantes participen en actividades de revisión por pares

Career center

Learners who complete Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

High School Science Teacher

Science teachers help students learn about the world around them. They use a variety of methods to teach science, including lectures, discussions, experiments, and demonstrations. They also create and grade assignments, and provide feedback to students. A course on PhET simulations can help science teachers learn how to use these simulations in the classroom. This can help teachers make their lessons more engaging and effective, and help students learn more about science. Additionally, this course may help build a foundation to create a more inclusive learning environment for students by providing resources and activities that center around equity within education.

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High School Math Teacher

Math teachers help students learn about math. They use a variety of methods to teach math, including lectures, discussions, problem-solving, and group work. They also create and grade assignments, and provide feedback to students. A course on PhET simulations can help math teachers learn how to use these simulations in the classroom. This can help teachers make their lessons more engaging and effective, and help students learn more about math. Additionally, this course may help build a foundation to create a more inclusive learning environment for students by providing resources and activities that center around equity within education.

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Math Curriculum Developer

Math curriculum developers create and develop math curricula for schools and other educational institutions. They work with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to develop curricula that align with state and national standards. They also write textbooks, lesson plans, and other instructional materials. A course on PhET simulations can help math curriculum developers learn how to incorporate these simulations into their curricula. This can help make math curricula more engaging and effective, and help students learn more about math. Additionally, curriculum developers will benefit from the resources and activities that center around equity within the course to help create more inclusive math curricula.

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Science Curriculum Developer

Science curriculum developers create and develop science curricula for schools and other educational institutions. They work with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to develop curricula that align with state and national standards. They also write textbooks, lesson plans, and other instructional materials. A course on PhET simulations can help science curriculum developers learn how to incorporate these simulations into their curricula. This can help make science curricula more engaging and effective, and help students learn more about science. Additionally, curriculum developers will benefit from the resources and activities that center around equity within the course to help create more inclusive science curricula.

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Instructional Designer

Instructional designers create and develop instructional materials for schools and other educational institutions. They work with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to develop materials that are aligned with state and national standards. They also write textbooks, lesson plans, and other instructional materials. A course on PhET simulations can help instructional designers learn how to incorporate these simulations into their materials. This can help make instructional materials more engaging and effective, and help students learn more about science and math. Additionally, instructional designers may use the provided resources and activities to create more inclusive instructional materials.

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Education Researcher

Education researchers study how people learn. They use a variety of methods to conduct research, including surveys, experiments, and case studies. They also write research papers and present their findings at conferences. A course on PhET simulations can help education researchers learn how to use these simulations in their research. This can help researchers design better studies and collect more accurate data.

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Math Writer

Math writers write about math for a variety of audiences. They write for newspapers, magazines, websites, and other publications. They also write books, brochures, and other educational materials. A course on PhET simulations can help math writers learn how to use these simulations to illustrate their writing. This can help make their writing more engaging and effective, and help readers learn more about math.

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Science Writer

Science writers write about science for a variety of audiences. They write for newspapers, magazines, websites, and other publications. They also write books, brochures, and other educational materials. A course on PhET simulations can help science writers learn how to use these simulations to illustrate their writing. This can help make their writing more engaging and effective, and help readers learn more about science.

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Educational Consultant

Educational consultants work with schools and other educational institutions to improve their educational programs. They provide advice on curriculum development, instruction, and assessment. They also help schools develop and implement new programs. A course on PhET simulations can help educational consultants learn how to use these simulations in their work. This can help them make their recommendations more evidence-based and help schools improve their educational programs.

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Science Education Policy Analyst

Science education policy analysts analyze science education policies and make recommendations for changes. They work for government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations. A course on PhET simulations can help science education policy analysts learn how to use these simulations to inform their work. This can help them make better recommendations for science education policy.

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Math Education Policy Analyst

Math education policy analysts analyze math education policies and make recommendations for changes. They work for government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations. A course on PhET simulations can help math education policy analysts learn how to use these simulations to inform their work. This can help them make better recommendations for math education policy.

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Science Museum Educator

Science museum educators develop and deliver educational programs for visitors of all ages. They work with visitors to help them learn about science and math in a fun and engaging way. A course on PhET simulations may be useful for science museum educators who want to learn more about how to use simulations in their educational programs.

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STEM Education Advocate

STEM education advocates work to promote STEM education and improve the quality of STEM education for all students. They work with schools, teachers, parents, and policymakers to advocate for policies and programs that support STEM education. A course on PhET simulations may be useful for STEM education advocates who want to learn more about how to use simulations to improve STEM education.

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Nonprofit Program Manager

Nonprofit program managers oversee the day-to-day operations of nonprofit organizations. They work with staff, volunteers, and donors to implement programs and achieve the organization's mission. A course on PhET simulations may be useful for nonprofit program managers who work with organizations that focus on science or math education.

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Math Museum Educator

Math museum educators develop and deliver educational programs for visitors of all ages. They work with visitors to help them learn about math in a fun and engaging way. A course on PhET simulations may be useful for math museum educators who want to learn more about how to use simulations in their educational programs.

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