Abstract
Widespread physics education research has shown that most introductory physics students have difficulty learning essential optics concepts even in the best of traditional courses, and that a well-designed active learning approach can remedy this. This active presentation will provide direct experience through audience participation with methods for promoting active involvement of students in the learning process. The focus will be on Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs)1,2—a learning strategy for large (and small) lectures, including the use of special Optics Magic Tricks. Sample ILD materials and instructions on how to do the tricks will be distributed.
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