The Animated Chalkboard-2019
This is an entirely new
format for these short instructional animations. Most of the former animations
as run in the original True Basic programs have been converted to animated GIFs. These are supplied in two formats. The raw
GIF files are included in the downloads, but the
primary format is that each of the animations have been imbedded in a
PowerPoint SHOW along with an appropriate mini-lesson. These self-running shows
(PowerPoint not needed) should run on both Mac and Windows machines. If you
have PowerPoint available, you can modify these files or you can use the raw
GIF files to prepare your own lessons. The collections of these PowerPoint
Shows make for large downloads so I have divided up the content into 2 download
files for MOTION and SPECIAL RELATIVITY, one file for ENERGY and THERMO, and
one for OPTICS. The previous E&M set were mostly interactive and the big
drawback of the GIF format is that these are basically film strips and
interaction is not possible. However, the fact that these can be used both in
Windows and on the Mac and that the problems with screen resolutions that have
risen with newer versions of Windows are eliminated makes this switch over
desirable.
SHORT DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH OF THE ANIMATIONS
Not all of these are in the new sets, but most are. I will update this file
when I get a chance.