For a list of all available talks and papers from the group, please visit here.

Contributed Talks

2013

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Usage, Usability and Design
Evan Frodermann,Qing Xu Ryan, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Jia-ling Lin, Bijaya Aryal
Contributed Talk, October.2013 WAPT fall Meeting (Eau Claire, WI)

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Usage and Usability Studies
Qing Xu Ryan, Evan Frodermann, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Jia-ling Lin, Bijaya Aryal
Contributed Talk, July.2013 AAPT summer Meeting (Portland, OR)
PERC Conference proceedings paper

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Developing a New Framework
Evan Frodermann, Kristy Crouse, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Jia-ling Lin, Qing Xu Ryan, Bijaya Aryal
Contributed Talk, July.2013 AAPT summer Meeting (Portland, OR)

2012

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Experimental Design
Leon Hsu, Qing Xu, Ken Heller
Contributed Talk, July.2012 AAPT summer Meeting (Philedelphia, PA)

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Data Analysis
Qing Xu, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu
Contributed Talk, Aug.2012 AAPT summer Meeting (Philedelphia, PA)

2011

Assessing the impact of computer problem solving coaches: preliminary steps
Qing Xu, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Andrew Mason, Anne Loyle-Langholz
Contributed Talk, Aug.2011 AAPT summer Meeting (Omaha, NE)

Developing Student Problem Solving Skills in Introductory Physics: Coaching Available 24/7 on the Internet
Qing Xu, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Anne Loyle-Langholz, Andrew Mason
Contributed Talk, April.2011 MAAPT spring Meeting (Winona, MN)

Computer Coaches for Problem Solving Skills in Introductory Physics: Initial Data Analysis
Andrew Mason,Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Anne Loyle-Langholz, Qing Xu
Contributed Talk, April.2011 MAAPT spring Meeting (Winona, MN)

Mapping Student Solution Rubric Categories to Faculty Perceptions
Andrew Mason, Brita Nellermoe
Contributed Talk, Jan.2011 AAPT winter Meeting (Jacksonville, FL)

2010

Computer Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving: A progress report
Qing Xu, Kenneth Heller, Leon Hsu, Andrew Mason
Contributed Talk, 2010 WAPT-MAAPT Joint Meeting (River falls, WI)

Mapping a Problem Solving Rubric to Faculty Perceptions
Andrew Mason, Brita Nellermoe
Contributed Talk, 2010 WAPT-MAAPT Joint Meeting (River falls, WI)

Computer Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving: Background
Leon Hsu, Kenneth Heller, Andrew Mason, Qing Xu
Contributed Talk, 2010 AAPT Summer Meeting (Portland, OR)

Computer Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving: Coaching Implementation
Qing Xu, Kenneth Heller, Leon Hsu, Andrew Mason
Contributed Talk, 2010 AAPT Summer Meeting (Portland, OR)

Computer Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving: Analysis Design
Andrew Mason, Kenneth Heller, Leon Hsu, Qing Xu
Contributed Talk, 2010 AAPT Summer Meeting (Portland, OR)

Problem Solving Coaches in Physics Tutoring_Part 1: Background and Model
Andrew Mason, Kenneth Heller, Leon Hsu, Qing Xu
Contributed Talk, 2010 MAAPT Spring Meeting (Collegeville, MN)

Problem Solving Coaches in Physics Tutoring_Part 2: Design and Implementation
Qing Xu, Kenneth Heller, Leon Hsu, Andrew Mason
Contributed Talk, 2010 MAAPT Spring Meeting (Collegeville, MN)

2009

Assessment of Student Problem Solving Processes
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Contributed Talk, 2009 AAPT Summer Meeting (Ann Arbor, MI) (435 KB, .pdf format)
PERC Conference proceedings paper (148 KB, .pdf format)

Computer Problem-Solving Coaches
Leon Hsu, Kenneth Heller
Talk, 2009 NARST Annual International Conference (Garden Grove, CA) (157 KB, .pdf format)
Conference proceedings paper: Computer Problem-Solving Coaches (307 KB, .pdf format)

Robust Assessment Instrument for Student Problem Solving
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Talk, 2009 NARST Annual International Conference (Garden Grove, CA) (189 KB, .pdf format)
Conference proceedings paper: Robust Assessment Instrument for Student Problem Solving (335 KB, .pdf format)

Predicting Introductory Physics Performance
Kenneth Heller, Jennifer Docktor, Leonardo Santiago
Contributed Talk, 2009 AAPT Winter Meeting (Chicago, IL) (277 KB, .pdf format)

Developing a Useful Instrument to Assess Student Problem Solving
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Contributed Talk, 2009 AAPT Winter Meeting (Chicago, IL) (221 KB, .pdf format)

2008

Predicting Student Performance in University Introductory Physics: The Role of Physics Concepts and Math Skills
Kenneth Heller, Jennifer Docktor
Talk, Fall 2008 MAAPT meeting (St. Peter, MN) (850 KB, .pdf format)

Developing a Useful Instrument to Assess Student Problem Solving
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Talk, Fall 2008 MAAPT meeting (St. Peter, MN) (1.0 MB, .pdf format)

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Invited Talks

Overview of PER, then Reflection in Quantum Mechanics
Andrew Mason, Augsburg college, Feb.7 2011

Flexible Software for Computer-Based Problem Solving Labs
Brita Nellermoe, Jennifer Docktor
(Bill Gilbert, Sean Albiston, Brian Andersson, Ken Heller, Natalie, Martimbeau, Ted Hodapp)
Invited Talk, 2007 AAPT Summer Meeting (Greensboro, NC) (1.5 MB, .pdf format)

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Posters

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Usage and Usability Studies
Qing Xu Ryan, Evan Frodermann, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Bijaya Aryal
Contributed Poster, 2013 AAPT Summer Meeting (Portland, OR)

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Developing a New Framework
Evan Frodermann, Kristy Crouse, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Jia-Ling Lin, Qing Xu Ryan, Bijaya Aryal
Contributed Poster, 2013 AAPT Summer Meeting (Portland, OR)

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Data Analysis
Qing Xu, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu
Contributed Poster, 2012 AAPT Summer Meeting (Philedelphia, PA)

Internet coaches for problem-solving in introductory physics: Experimental Design
Leon Hsu, Ken Heller, Qing Xu
Contributed Poster, 2012 AAPT Summer Meeting (Philedelphia, PA)

Measuring development of introductory physics students' problem-solving skills
Qing Xu, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Andrew Mason, Anne Loyle-Langholz
Contributed Poster, 2011 AAPT Summer Meeting (Omaha, NE)

Mapping Student Solution Rubric Categories to Faculty Perceptions
Andrew Mason, Brita Nellermoe
Contributed Poster, 2011 AAPT Winter Meeting (Jacksonville, FL)

Online Comupter Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving
Andrew Mason, Qing Xu, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu
Contributed Poster, 2010 AAPT Summer Meeting (Portland, OR)

Providing Individualized Guidance and Feedback with Web-Based Problem-Solving Coaches
Leon Hsu and Ken Heller
Contributed Poster, 2009 AAPT Summer Meeting (Ann Arbor, MI) (735 KB, .pdf format)

Assessment of Student Problem Solving Processes
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Contributed Poster, 2009 AAPT Summer Meeting (Ann Arbor, MI)
Targeted Poster, 2009 Physics Education Research Conference (Ann Arbor, MI) (150 KB, .pdf format)

Gender Differences in High School Preparation for University Introductory Physics
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller, Leonardo Santiago
Contributed Poster, 2009 AAPT Winter Meeting (Chicago, IL) (311 KB, .pdf format)

Applying a Simple Rubric to Assess Student Problem Solving
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Contributed Poster, 2009 AAPT Winter Meeting (Chicago, IL) (321 KB, .pdf format)

Adaptations of the Physics by Inquiry Curriculum Part II: Assessing Shifts in Student Attitudes
Leon Hsu, Karen Cummings, Jack Taylor
Targeted Poster Session, 2008 Physics Education Research Conference (Edmonton, Canada) (642 KB, .pdf format)

Robust Assessment Instrument for Student Problem Solving
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Contributed Poster, 2008 AAPT Summer Conference (Edmonton, Canada) (424 KB, .pdf format)

Gender Differences in Both Force Concept Inventory and Introductory Physics Performance
(Poster 1) (Poster 2)
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Targeted Poster Session, 2008 Physics Education Research Conference (Edmonton, Canada)
(324 KB, 523 KB, .pdf format) abstract

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Papers

 
Designing a Useful Problem Solving Coach: Usage and Usability Studies
Ryan, Q., Frodermann, E., Heller, K., Hsu, L., & Aryal, B.
Proceedings of the 2013 Physics Education Research Conference
July 17-18, 2013 in Portland, OR (196 KB, .pdf format)

Authentic assessment of students' problem solving
Ryan, Q., Heller, K., Hsu, L., & Aryal, B.
Proceedings of the 2012 Physics Education Research Conference
Aug 1 -2, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA (317 KB, .pdf format)

Instructors' reasons for choosing problem features in a calculus-based introductory physics course
Yerushalmi, E., Cohen, E., Heller, K., Heller, P. & Henderson, C.
Physical Review Special Topics, - Physics Education Research 6 (2), 020108. (287 KB, .pdf format)

Assessment of Student Problem Solving Processes
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Proceedings of the 2009 Physics Education Research Conference
July 29-30, 2009 in Ann Arbor, MI
(148 KB, .pdf format)

Computer Problem-Solving Coaches
Leon Hsu, Kenneth Heller
Proceedings of the 82nd NARST Annual International Conference
April 17-21, 2009 in Garden Grove, CA
(178 KB, .pdf format)

Robust Assessment Instrument for Student Problem Solving
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Proceedings of the 82nd NARST Annual International Conference
April 17-21, 2009 in Garden Grove, CA
(335 KB, .pdf format)

Gender Differences in Both Force Concept Inventory and Introductory Physics Performance
Jennifer Docktor, Kenneth Heller
Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conference (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
(159 KB, .pdf format)

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Dissertation Presentations

Internet Computer Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving
Qing Xu Ryan
December 20th, 2013
Dissertation (University of Minnesota)
(50 MB, .pdf format)

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