Good Physics Work Done by a Victoria Teen

The work of a Victoria teenager motivated me to take photos of some devices left over from my youth.

http://brianchapel.com/2014/12/27/reminders-from-a-victoria-teen/

Electromagnetism Example for Tutoring Physics

This will be a good example for me to use when talking to my Grade 12 Physics students about electromagnetic induction.

http://brianchapel.com/2014/12/20/electromagnetism-example-for-tutoring-physics/

LightSail-1 as a Physics Tutorial Example

I hope all continues to go well for The Planetary Society's 2016 LightSail-1 mission because I am looking forward to using it as an example when I tutor physics.

http://brianchapel.com/2014/12/15/a-future-physics-tutorial-example/

Efficient Way to Learn Key Skills for Solving Word Problems

My thoughts on why learning programming is a good way for kids to acquire the skills they need for solving word problems in math and physics...

http://brianchapel.com/2014/12/06/programming-for-the-sake-of-mental-skills/

New Science Game for Christmas

This science game looks like it teaches some of the human side of science that does not get enough emphasis in school.

http://brianchapel.com/2014/11/28/science-game-for-christmas/

Getting the Most from Homework

Shake things up a bit to get your students thinking.

http://brianchapel.com/2014/11/22/getting-the-most-from-homework/

STEM Interest without Intent

Just because a student is interested in STEM subjects, that does not mean that they will pursue a STEM degree.

http://brianchapel.com/2014/11/15/stem-interest-without-intent/

Explaining STEM Attrition

Why do so many students switch out of math, physics, and other STEM courses?
http://brianchapel.com/2014/11/09/hard-work-and-stem-subjects/

Messages We Send to Girls About STEM

Halloween reminded me of a very moving STEM video. http://brianchapel.com/2014/11/01/messages-we-send-to-girls/

When a Tutor Gets Stood Up

One of the most discouraging and financially damaging things about being a tutor is the failure of a student to show up for a session. http://brianchapel.com/2014/10/25/chemistry-art-and-cheer/

Mathematical Input Device Comparison

How I decided on the best way for my online students to show me their work as the do it... http://brianchapel.com/2014/10/14/mathematical-input-device-comparison/

Online Whiteboard Comparison

As part of the slow migration of my private math and physics tuition practice, I recently did some testing to compare three online whiteboard sharing services.

The Effectiveness of Science Videos

Online science videos might not be quite as effective for teaching as commonly believed http://brianchapel.com/2014/02/17/the-effectiveness-of-science-videos/ but, as a math and physics tutor, I will continue to recommend Khan Academy.

The Most Important Idea in Science

This just might be it.