Adaptable Curriculums for Introductory Physics (ACIP) Workshop

April 12 - 14, 2007 – Florence – Darlington Technical College

JP – Joshua Phiri, DS – David Saleeby, PD – Paul D’Alessandris, MM – Martin Mason, DD - Dwain Desbien, and TO - Tom O’Kuma

Wednesday, April 11

P.M. Participants arrive at the Courtyard by Marriott JP/DS

Thursday, April 12

7:00 A.M. Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott

8:00 A.M. Vans leave for Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) JP/DS

8:15-8:30 Workshop registration, Room 603 Brandy & Matthew (WS)

8:30-9:20 Welcome and Introductions JP/TO/DD

Welcome to FDTC by V. P. Academic Affairs Dr. Charles Muse

ATE Program for Physics Faculty Project Details TO/DD

9:30-10:00 Overview of Spiral Physics PD

10:00-10:30 Overview of ICP/21/SCATE Projects MM/JP

10:30-12:00 ICP/21 Philosophy and Orientation JP/MM

Introducing the problem/Project

12:00-1:00 Lunch at FDTC (Atlanta Bread Delivery) Brandy & Matthew (602)

1:00-2:30 Motion Module MM/JP

2:30-4:00 Technical Education and Tour (ESAB) JP/SCATE/TO

4:30-6:00 Spiral Physics PD

6:00-7:15 Dinner/Sharing at Red Bone Alley JP

7:30-9:00 Force Module MM

9:00-9:30 Revisit the project/KNK charts JP

9:30 Vans leave for Courtyard by Marriott JP/DS

10:15-11:30 Optional open discussion DD/TO

Friday, April 13

7:00 A.M. Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott

8:00 A.M. Vans leave for FDTC JP/DD

8:30-11:00 Work-Energy/Torque Module MM/JP

11:00-12:00 Technological Education Elaine Craft/TO

12:00-1:00 Lunch at FDTC (Chick-Fil-A Delivery) Brandy & Matthew

1:00-6:00 Spiral Physics PD

6:00-7:15 Dinner/Sharing at Old Europe JP

7:30-9:00 Electricity/Magnetism Module JP/MM

9:00-9:30 Revisit the project-design solution JP

10:15-11:30 Optional open discussion DD/TO

Saturday, April 14

7:00 A.M. Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott

Check out of the Courtyard (unless you are staying Sat. night)

8:00 A.M. Vans to FDTC JP/DS

8:30-9:00 AAPT and You Alex Dickison

9:00-10:00 Assessment Issues DD/TO

10:00-11:00 Overview of other ICP/21 Modules JP/MM

11:00-12:00 Project solutions presentations JP

12:00-1:00 Pizza Lunch & sharing Brandy/JP

1:00-2:00 Session on Conceptual Tools for Technician Education (KB) TO/All

2:00-2:45 ICP21 Implementation MM/JP

2:45-3:30 Spiral Physics Implementation PD

3:30-4:00 Wrap-up session TO/DD

4:15 P.M. Depart for airport/home or return to the Courtyard by Marriott JP/DS

6:00-9:00 Optional dinner at School House JP/DS

9:00-10:30 Optional open discussion DD/TO

Sunday, April 15

Morning Check-out and depart for home JP

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