Camcorder as an e-Learning Tool

Abstract

With distance learning, the issue of organizing and conducting laboratory work in physics becomes relevant. It is clear that it is impossible to completely translate experimental science into a remote format, but thanks to modern video cameras, this is partially possible. Our goal: to develop a method for analyzing video files for remote laboratory work in physics without using programming skills. As an example, laboratory work from the section “Mechanics” and “Thermal radiation” are given. An algorithm for obtaining experimental data, an algorithm for spatial calibration in the ImageJ program is described. The results of the correlation analysis of student feedback on the proposed methodology are presented. It is shown that 25% of students are ready to overcome difficulties arising in the process of mastering the methodology in order to obtain additional competencies (p = 0.66). The majority of students (75%) consider tasks to be extremely difficult and they cannot get the desired skills and abilities. The above facts indicate that the proposed methodology is intended for students with high motivation to learn. They also testify in favor of students’ independent choice of methods, techniques and tools used in experiments.