Frances Nolen

The winning project submitted by Nolen was "Wii'll Learn Together." The proposed project combines video gaming technology with real-time input and display of student-generated data from classroom instruction and laboratory experiments using off-the-shelf video components and school-supplied laptops. Deep Run High School students will use remotes to trace the path of objects and choose answers. The remotes will allow real-time, complete data generation from moving objects. The ultimate goal is to enhance learning during classroom instruction. The use of video game remotes has a built-in "wow" factor that is attractive to teenagers. By having students actively use the remotes, class participation rates will increase, resulting in more focus on the instruction and higher retention of material. It will also help students relate video game-only experiences to lab setting investigations and further connect to real-world applications. Initially the project will impact approximately 150 physics students. Nolen lives in Henrico.