PhET-iO harnesses the power of PhET sims. The powerful
interoperable features of PhET-iO create countless new possibilities for STEM
learning.
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PhET Interactive Simulations are engaging, playful educational tools that make it easy for students to learn science and math content. PhET-iO augments PhET Simulations with interoperability features making them a much more flexible, powerful tool. Simulations can be customized for classrooms or individual learners, provide adaptive feedback, and provide data on student usage and progress.
To help students engage in science and mathematics through inquiry, PhET simulations are developed using the following design principles:
Several tools in the simulations provide an interactive experience:
As users interact with these tools, they get immediate feedback about the effect of the changes they made. This
allows them to investigate cause-and-effect relationships and answer scientific questions through exploration of
the simulation.
Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder provides over 130 free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.
2015 NSF Teaching and
Learning VideoShowcase
Presenters’, Facilitators’, & Public Choice Award
2014 Wharton-QS Stars Awards: Reimagine
Education
1st Place Overall
Global awards for innovative higher education pedagogies enhancing learning andemployability
2011 Tech Award
Laureate
Microsoft Education Award
Global awards for technology benefiting humanity
2007 NSF & Science
Magazine Visualization Challenge
1st Place Interactive Media
Global awards for cutting-edge efforts to visualize scientific data
2006 MERLOT
Awards
Editors’ Choice Award & Classic Award in Physics
For exemplary online teaching and learning materials