The simulation shows a direct current electrical motor which is reduced to the most important parts for clarity. Instead of an armature with many windings and iron nucleus there is only a single rectangular conductor loop
Type of Material:
Simulation/animation
Recommended Uses:
It can be used in an Applied Physics course.
It could be recommended for courses on electrical devices in electrical engineering topics. Useful for traditional and hybrid/blended teaching
Technical Requirements:
There are no specific requirements since it is an HTML5 application that runs on a web browser. It can be used with any web browser.
Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers were used to access the material. It seems that all facilities are active for any browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This material has the objective of illustrating the physical phenomena in the operation of a DC Motor.
Target Student Population:
High School and initial college level.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic electromagnetic concepts.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
It is good to illustrate the phunomena in a simplified manner.
Simple introductory ideas about a direct current electrical motor. Simulator showing the influence of magnetic fields and direct current on the generation of rotating axis.
Concerns:
The material should be integrated by the teacher into a structured course on basics of electricity as to understand the concepts.
The major concern is with accessibility for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The material could be used for self-learning as well as a supplementary material in traditional or blended/hybrid courses on electricity. The learning objective is clearly stated. Physical phenomena are presented graphically, easy to understand.
Concerns:
Cannot be used as a standalone material. To become useful for effective learning it should be combined with extra exercises and quizzes, or to become integral part of additional lectures on the topic of electricity.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The simulation is easy to use. Visual design of the simulation allows continuous visualization of the phenomena.
Concerns:
There is a concern with blind or visually impaired users.
Creative Commons:
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