%0 Journal Article
%T Investigating the effectiveness of the tutorials in introductory physics in multiple instructional settings
%A C. Slezak1
%A K. M. Koenig2
%A R. J. Endorf2
%A G. A. Braun3
%J Physical Review Special Topics. Physics Education Research
%D 2011
%I 
%X This paper examines the educational impact of the implementation of the tutorial activity ¡°Changes in Energy and Momentum¡± from The Tutorials in Introductory Physics in five different instructional settings. These settings include (1) a completely computer-based learning environment and (2) use of cooperative learning groups with varying levels of instructor support. Pre- and post-tests provide evidence that a computer-based implementation falls significantly short of classroom implementations which involve both collaborative learning groups and interactions with a teaching assistance. Other findings provide insight into the importance of certain elements of instructor training and the appropriate use of the tutorial as an initial introduction to a new concept.
%U http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.7.020116