PHYS114-01-S21: Textbook Reading Advice

Hi Colleagues:

A couple of people asked me for specific advice about navigating the two textbooks. I've done my best ... and will keep trying if folks tell me it's useful. If you want it, see "Textbook Reading Advice Week 1" which is under the "Resources for this week" label on the Week 1 page.

I am hoping that creating a video highlighting the main ideas this week is not a bridge too far. I've not had time to do it yet. But I will try, so please look for it under "Resources for this week".

As long as I can create videos *before* our weekly meetings, I will trust that this "asynchronous" content will help us have good meetings. Again, I'll do what I can with the time I have. Extra prep is needed this year, over and above what faculty would create if we were together in the seminar room for 3 hours. (I'm missing the seminar snacks too :-p)

Take care,

Amy

Re: Textbook Reading Advice

by Amy Graves - Saturday, February 20, 2021, 12:37 PM

Hi Colleagues:
I've just remembered our deal for me to post my subjective opinions of the two readings. Please see our Week 2 Moodle site for "Textbook Reading Advice Week 2" under the "Resources for this week" label.

I am getting to work on videos. Hope to have at least one ready this evening, and perhaps a second ready by midday Sunday. I hope my philosophy of "ready at least a day before we meet" is acceptable. I could try to produce them earlier in the week, but it will mean other content gets delayed You already have the syllabus for the semester, but I definitely want to give you a full week to prepare by first posting the reading assignment, problem assignment, and a list of key concepts.

Finally, many thanks for putting a solution under "asynchronous content" if you agreed to do it! They look great. Being a fan of the G&T simulations ... please check out MM's solution to G&T 10.2? Not only a great solution, but includes links to GIF animations of one of the simulations.
Take care,
Amy