Robert Beichner

Wilson, M., & Beichner, R. J. (2019). A Comparison of Visual Representations of  E&M Plane Waves. 2018 Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings. Presented at the 2018 Physics Education Research Conference. https://doi.org/10.1119/perc.2018.pr.Wilson

Lo, W., & Beichner, R. J. (2019). Stick With It! Helping Students Understand Free-Body Diagrams - A Magnet Activity as a Tool for Understanding. PHYSICS TEACHER, 57(7), 459–461. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.5126823

Foote, K., Henderson, C., Knaub, A., Dancy, M., & Beichner, R. (2019). Try, Try Again: The Power of Timing and Perseverance in Higher Education Reform. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 51(1), 50–57. https://doi.org/10.1080/00091383.2019.1547082

Brown, M., Cevetello, J., Dugdale, S., Finkelstein, A., Holeton, R., Long, P., … Jorn, L. (2017). Learning Space Rating System [Technical Report]. Retrieved from EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative website: https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/dv013kz7887

Zavala, G., Tejeda, S., Barniol, P., & Beichner, R. J. (2017). Modifying the test of understanding graphs in kinematics. PHYSICAL REVIEW PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevphyseducres.13.020111

Lunk, B. R., & Beichner, R. J. (2016). Attitudes of life science majors towards computational modeling in introductory physics. 2016 PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE, pp. 208–211. https://doi.org/10.1119/perc.2016.pr.047

Foote, K., Knaub, A., Henderson, C., Dancy, M., & Beichner, R. J. (2016). Enabling and challenging factors in institutional reform: The case of SCALE-UP. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevphyseducres.12.010103

Knaub, A. V., Foote, K. T., Henderson, C., Dancy, M., & Beichner, R. J. (2016). Get a room: the role of classroom space in sustained implementation of studio style instruction. International Journal of STEM Education, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-016-0042-3

Beichner, R. J. (2015). Editorial: Reflections on the Origins ofPhysical Review Special Topics – Physics Education Research. Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevstper.11.020001

Foote, K., Neumeyer, X., Henderson, C. R., Dancy, M. H., & Beichner, R. J. (2015). SCALE-UP Implementation and Intra-Institutional Dissemination: A Case Study of Two Institutions. 2014 Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings. Presented at the 2014 Physics Education Research Conference. https://doi.org/10.1119/perc.2014.pr.017

Foote, K. T., Neumeyer, X., Henderson, C., Dancy, M. H., & Beichner, R. J. (2014). Diffusion of research-based instructional strategies: the case of SCALE-UP. International Journal of STEM Education, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-014-0010-8

Neumeyer, X., Foote, K. T., Beichner, R., Dancy, M. H., & Henderson, C. (2014). Examining the Diffusion of Research-Based Instructional Strategies Using Social Network Analysis: A Case Study of SCALE-UP. Proceedings of the 2014 ASEE Annual Conference. Presented at the 121st ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN.

Beichner, R. J. (2014). History and Evolution of Active Learning Spaces. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2014(137), 9–16. https://doi.org/10.1002/tl.20081

Beichner, R. (2013). The LSC Guide: Planning for Assessing 21st Century Spaces for 21st Century Learners (National Science Foundation Grant No. #1147341; J. L. Narum, Ed.). Washington, DC: Learning Spaces Collaboratory.

Gaffney, J. D. H., Richards, E., Foote, K., & Beichner, R. J. (2013). Using Charge Distributions to “Immerse” Your Classroom in an Electric Field. The Physics Teacher, 51(4), 234–237. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4795370

Susan R. Singer, N. R. N., Heidi A. Schweingruber, E., Status, C., Discipline-Based Education Research, Science Education, B., Behavioral, F. D., … Educ. (2012). Discipline-Based Education Research. Retrieved from http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13362

Lunk, B., & Beichner, R. (2011). Exploring Magnetic Fields with a Compass. The Physics Teacher, 38(1), 113. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3527756

Beichner, R., Resnick, M., Young, J., & Paine, S. (2011). Technology and the Human Connection [White paper]. New York: McGraw-Hill Research Foundation.

Gaffney, J. D. H., Gaffney, A. L. H., & Beichner, R. J. (2010). Do they see it coming? Using expectancy violation to gauge the success of pedagogical reforms. Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevstper.6.010102

Beichner, R., Chabay, R., & Sherwood, B. (2010). Labs for the Matter & Interactions curriculum. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 78(5), 456–460. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3266163

Ding, L., & Beichner, R. (2009). Approaches to data analysis of multiple-choice questions. Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevstper.5.020103

Beichner, R. (2009). Introduction to Physics Education Research. In C. Henderson & K. Harper (Eds.), Getting Started in PER. College Park, MD: American Association of Physics Teachers.

Henderson, C., & Beichner, R. (2009, July). Publishing PER Articles in AJP and PRST-PER. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, Vol. 77, pp. 581–582. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3125007

Kustusch, M. B., Gaffney, J. D. H., & Beichner, R. (2009). The Real Prize Inside: Learning About Science and Spectra from Cereal Boxes. The Physics Teacher, 47(7), 450–453. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3225508

Gaffney, J., Richards, E., Kustusch, M. B., Ding, L., & Beichner, R. (2008). Scaling up education reform. Journal of College Science Teaching, 37(5), 18–23.

Beichner, R. (2008). The SCALE-UP Project: A Student-Centered, Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Programs [White paper]. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences.

Peterson, D., Erzberger, R. B. A. J. M., Rice, D., & Stokstad, P. (2007). 2007 Distinguished Service Citations Awarded to Andria L. Erzberger, Robert Beichner, A. John Mallinckrodt, Deborah Rice, Paul Stokstad, David and Christine Vernier. The Physics Teacher, 45(4), 202. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2715407

Hsu, L., Beichner, R., Cummings, K., Kolodner, J. L., & McCullough, L. (2007). Publishing And Refereeing Papers In Physics Education Research. In L. Hsu, C. Henderson, & L. McCullough (Eds.), AIP Conference Proceedings (pp. 3–6). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2820941

Ding, L., Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., & Beichner, R. (2006). Evaluating an electricity and magnetism assessment tool: Brief electricity and magnetism assessment. Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevstper.2.010105

Dancy, M. H., & Beichner, R. (2006). Impact of animation on assessment of conceptual understanding in physics. Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevstper.2.010104

Beichner, R. J. (2006). Instructional technology research and development in a US physics education group. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 31(4), 383–393. https://doi.org/10.1080/03043790600676125

Beichner, R., Dori, Y., & Belcher, J. (2006). Laboratory- and technology-enhanced active learning. In J. J. Mintzes & W. H. Leonard (Eds.), Handbook of college science teaching. Arlington, Va.:  NSTA Press.

Beichner, R. (2006). North Carolina State University: SCALE-UP. In Learning Spaces. Boulder, CO: EDUCAUSE.

Kuo, V. H., & Beichner, R. (2006). Stars of the Big Dipper: A 3-D Vector Activity. Physics Teacher, 44(3), 134–192. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2173325

Beichner, R., Saul, J., Abbott, D., Morse, J., Deardorff, D., Allain, R., … Risley, J. (2006). Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment Undergraduate Programs (SCALE-UP) project. In E. F. Redish & P. J. Cooney (Eds.), PER-based reform in university physics. College Park, MD: American Association of Physics Teachers.

Beichner, R., & Saul, J. (2005). Introduction to the SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment Undergraduate Programs) Project. Invention and Impact: Building Excellence in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education. Washington, DC: AAAS.

Dobey, D., & Beichner, R. (2004). Essentials of elementary science (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Marchewka, A., Abbott, D. S., & Beichner, R. J. (2004). Oscillator damped by a constant-magnitude friction force. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 72(4), 477–483. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1624113

Oliver-Hoyo, M., & Beichner, R. (2004). SCALE-UP: Bringing inquiry-guided learning to large enrollment courses. In V. S. Lee (Ed.), Teaching and learning through inquiry : a guidebook for institutions and instructors. Sterling, Va.: Stylus Pub.

Handelsman, J., Ebert-May, D., Beichner, R., Bruns, P., Chang, A., DeHaan, R., … Wood, W. B. (2004, April 23). Scientific teaching. SCIENCE, Vol. 304, pp. 521–522. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1096022

Engelhardt, P. V., & Beichner, R. J. (2004). Students' understanding of direct current resistive electrical circuits. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 72(1), 98–115. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1614813

Lee, V. S., Greene, D. B., Wellman, D. J., & al. (2004). Teaching and learning through inquiry: A guidebook for institutions and instructors. Sterling, Va.: Stylus Pub.

Handelsman, J., Beichner, R., Bruns, P., Chang, A., Dehaan, R., Ebert-May, D., … Wood, W. B. (2004). Universities and the teaching of science - Response.

Bonham, S. W., Deardorff, D. L., & Beichner, R. J. (2003). Comparison of student performance using web and paper-based homework in college-level physics. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE TEACHING, 40(10), 1050–1071. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.10120

Saul, J., & Beichner, R. (2002). An activity-based curriculum for large introductory physics courses: The SCALE-UP project. In S. V. Franklin, K. Cummings, & J. Marx (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2001 Physics Education Research Conference. Melville, NY: American Institute of Physics.

Dancy, M., & Beichner, R. (2002). But are they learning? Getting started in classroom evaluation. Cell Biology Education, 1, 87–94. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.02-04-0010

Beichner, R. (2002). Reform in higher education. Proceedings of the Conference on Undergraduate Science and Mathematics Education. Presented at the Conference on Undergraduate Science and Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

Dancy, M., & Beichner, R. (2001). Does animation influence the validity of assessment? An example from physics. Retrieved from http://www.ncsu.edu/per/Articles/DancyDissSummary.pdf

Bonham, S., Beichner, R., & Deardorff, D. (2001). Online homework: Does it make a difference? Physics Teacher, 39(5), 293–296. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1375468

Abbott, D. S., Saul, J. M., Parker, G. W., & Beichner, R. J. (2000). Can one lab make a difference? AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 68(7), S60–S61. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.19521

Bonham, S., Titus, A., Beichner, R., & Martin, L. (2000). Education research using web-based assessment systems. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 33(1), 28–45. https://doi.org/10.1080/08886504.2000.10782298

Beichner, R. J. (2000). Evaluating introductory physics classes in light of the ABET criteria: An example from the SCALE-UP Project. Conference Proceedings. Washington, DC: ASEE.

Beichner, R. J. (2000). Introduction to SCALE-UP Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Physics. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, St. Louis. Washington, DC: ASEE.

Serway, R. A., & Beichner, R. J. (2000). Physics for scientists and engineers. 5th ed. Fort Worth, TX: Saunders College Pub.

Beichner, R. J. (2000). Promoting collaborative groups in large enrollment courses. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, St. Louis. Washington, DC: ASEE.

Beichner, R. (2000). Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Physics (SCALE-UP). Reshaping undergraduate science and engineering education : tools for better learning : 1999 Sigma Xi Forum proceedings, November 4-5, 1999, Minneapolis, MN. Presented at the 1999 Sigma Xi Forum proceedings, Minneapolis, MN.

Beichner, R., Bernold, L., Burniston, E., Dail, P., Felder, R., Gastineau, J., … Risley, J. (1999). Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 67(7), S16–S24. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.19075

Schwartz, J. E., & Beichner, R. J. (1999). Essentials of educational technology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Beichner, R. (1999). Test bank to accompany College physics (5th ed.). In R. Serway & J. Faughn (Eds.), College physics. Fort Worth : Saunders College Pub.

Beichner, R., & Abbott, D. (1999). Video-based labs for introductory physics courses. Journal of College Science Teaching, 29(1), 101–104.

Carlson, S., Risley, J., Gastineau, J., & Beichner, R. (1998). Core concepts in physics CD-ROM. NY: Saunders Publishing.

Schwartz, J., & Beichner, R. (1998). Essentials of educational technology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Titus, A. P., Martin, L. W., & Beichner, R. J. (1998). Web-based testing in physics education: Methods and opportunities. COMPUTERS IN PHYSICS, 12(2), 117–123. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.168628

Schwarz, C., & Beichner, R. (1997). Interactive journey through physics CD-ROM. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Beichner, R. (1997). Physics education. In P. F. Schewe & B. P. Stein (Eds.), Physics News in 1996. College Park, MD: American Institute of Physics.

Beichner, R. (1997, April 16). Technology earns a place in teaching. News & Observer.

Beichner, R., & Hubisz, J. (1997). U.S. science education standards: Both good news & bad. AIP Conference Proceedings</i>, AIP, 289–298. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.53114

Beichner, R. J. (1997). Update on IMPEC: An integrated first-year Engineering curriculum at N.C. State University. Conference Proceedings. Washington, DC: ASEE.

Beichner, R. (1997). Visualizing potential surfaces with a spreadsheet. Physics Teacher, 35(2), 95–97. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2344604

Engelhardt, P., & Beichner, R. (1996). Determining and Interpreting Resistive Electric Circuits Test [Version 1.2]. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University.

Beichner, R. (1996). The Test of Understanding Graphs–Kinematics. In E. F. Redish (Ed.), Teaching physics : with the physics suite [CD-ROM Version 2.6]. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University.

Beichner, R. J. (1996). The impact of video motion analysis on kinematics graph interpretation skills. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 64(10), 1272–1277. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.18390

Risley, J., Gjertsen, M., Gastineau, J., Wilkinson, L., & Beichner, R. (1995). A model for computers in the high school physics classroom. In Physics Courseware Evaluation Project. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University.

Beichner, R. (1995). Considering perception and cognition in the design of an instructional software package. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 1(2), 175–186. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01215937

Beichner, R., Gastineau, W. L. K., E., E. J., V., G. P., H., H. M., Ritchie, M., … Risley, J. S. (1995). Hardware and software preferences. Physics Teacher, 33(5), 270–274. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2344217

Beichner, R., Hake, R., McDermott, L., Mestre, J., Redish, E., Reif, F., & Risley, J. (1995). Support of physics education research as a subfield of physics [White Paper]. Alexandria, VA: National Science Foundation, Physics Division.

Beichner, R. (1995). Why video? Physics Courseware Communicator, 3(1), 9.

Beichner, R., & Dobey, D. C. (1994). Essentials of classroom teaching: Elementary science. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Beichner, R. (1994). Multimedia editing to promote science learning. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 3, 55–70.

Beichner, R. (1994). [Review of Physics?A world view [Post-use review]. American Journal of Physics, 62(3), 286.

Kirkpatrick, L. D., Wheeler, G. F., & Beichner, R. J. (1994). Post‐Use Review. Physics: A World View. American Journal of Physics, 62(3), 286–286. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.17616

Beichner, R. (1994). Research-guided design of multimedia research tools. ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics, 28(1), 40–43. https://doi.org/10.1145/181505.181514

BEICHNER, R. J. (1994). TESTING STUDENT INTERPRETATION OF KINEMATICS GRAPHS. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 62(8), 750–762. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.17449

Beichner, R. (1994). Technology competencies for new teachers: Issues and suggestions. In Computers in education. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Pub. Group.

Beichner, R. (1993). Misunderstandings of kinematics graphs. Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics, Ithaca, NY.

Farr, S. D., Troy, M., Rich, K., & Beichner, R. (1993). MorseWriter?Mac. Buffalo, NY: Center for Learning and Technology, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Beichner, R. (1993). Multimedia editing environment promoting science learning in a unique setting: A case study. Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Annual, 1993. Charlottesville, VA :  Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Beichner, R. (1993). Technology competencies for new teachers: Issues and suggestions. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 9(3), 17–20.

Beichner, R. (1993). The development of a graduate class on hypermedia issues in education. Ed-Tech Review, 1(1), 12–17.

Beichner, R. (1993). [Review of The video encyclopedia of physics demonstrations [Review]. Ed-Tech Review, Fall/Winter, 50–51.

Beichner, R. (1993). Theory and experiment. Physics Teacher, 31(9), 519. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2343865

Beichner, R. (1993). VideoGraph development project. Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Annual, 1993. Charlottesville, VA :  Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Beichner, R. (1993). Videographic analysis of a Bungee jumper. Physics Teacher, 31, 519.

Beichner, R. (1992). [Review of BioSci II Videodisc and associated curricular materials by VideoDiscovery, Inc. and K-12 Micromedia [Review]. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1(1), 263–274.

Beichner, R. (1992). Computer-assisted instruction: A synthesis of theory, practice, and technology [Review]. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, Vol. 24, pp. 571–572. https://doi.org/10.1080/08886504.1992.10782632

Beichner, R. (1992). HelpWare, MorseWriter Message Set Utility, Reading Research Database, Survey Data Entry Software, MASST?Multimedia Authoring System for Students and Teachers. Buffalo, NY: Center for Learning and Technology, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Beichner, R. (1992). Review of “The Visual Almanac” by Apple Computer. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1, 123–132.

Beichner, R. (1992). Test of Understanding of Graphs–Kinematics. In G. Pike, M. Smith, J. Bradley, & G. Draper (Eds.), Clearinghouse of Higher Education Assessment Instruments. Knoxville, TN: Center for Assessment Research and Development, University of Tennessee.

Beichner, R. (1992). [Review of The Visual Almanac [Review]. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1(1), 123–132.

Beichner, R., Collins, J., & Szymanski, S. (1992). The consequences of restructuring teacher education. In Restructuring the English classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook.

Beichner, R. (1991). Introduction to HyperCard, HyperTalk Scripting, and Advanced HyperCard Techniques [MacAcademy videotapes]. Florida Marketing International Inc.

Beichner, R. (1991). Kiosk Information Display Project. In G. McKye & D. Trueman (Eds.), Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Technology and Education (pp. 815–816). Toronto, Canada.

Beichner, R. (1990). A Plan for Incorporating Computer Technology into Upper Division Physics Courses. Buffalo, NY: Department of Physics, State University of New York College at Buffalo.

Beichner, R. (1990). Paper cup magnetism. Science Scope, 13(1), 18–19.

Beichner, R. (1990). Proposed Educational Technology Competencies for New Teachers. Buffalo, NY: Buffalo Research Institute on Education for Teaching, State University of New York College at Buffalo.

BEICHNER, R. J. (1990). THE EFFECT OF SIMULTANEOUS MOTION PRESENTATION AND GRAPH GENERATION IN A KINEMATICS LAB. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE TEACHING, 27(8), 803–815. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660270809

Beichner, R. (1989). Applications of Macintosh microcomputers in introductory physics. Physics Teacher, 27(5), 384–353. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2342789

Beichner, R. (1989). The VideoGraph Project. Proceedings: National Educational Computing Conference 1989, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20-22, 295. Eugene, OR : International Council on Computers for Education, University of Oregon.

Beichner, R., DeMarco, M., Ettestad, D., & Gleason, E. (1989). VideoGraph: A new way to study kinematics. In E. F. Redish & J. S. Risley (Eds.), Conference on Computers in Physics Instruction :
proceedings. Redwood City, Calif.: Addison-Wesley.

Beichner, R. (1988). A new outlook for mechanics students. The Physics Teacher, 26(9), 591. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2342637

Beichner, R. (1988). [Review of Computer problems for classical dynamics [Review]. Physics Teacher, 26(9), 591.

Farr, S. D., Beichner, R., & Troy, M. (1988). MorseWriter?Apple version. Buffalo, NY: Center for Learning and Technology, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Farr, S. D., Stein, R., Jadd, E., Beichner, R., Demjanenko, V., & Higginbotham, J. (1988). MorseWriter—Matt Communications Prosthesis. Buffalo, NY: Center for Learning and Technology, SUNY Buffalo.

Beichner, R. (1988). VideoGraph: Simultaneous motion presentation and graph generation. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Improving University Teaching, Umea?, Sweden, June 1988, 822–831.

Beichner, R. (1987). HiRes helpware. Hamburg, NY: HelpWare Educational Materials.

Beichner, R. (1986). Using microcomputers for graphing practice. Journal of College Science Teaching, 15(1), 528–529.

Beichner, R. (1985). Physics lab helpware. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Beichner, R. (1983). Energy Lessons, National Energy Policy Simulator, The Red Wolf?An Endangered Species Simulation (Written for Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY).

Beichner, R. (1979). Effect of the deviation from stoichiometry on cation self-diffusion in the solid solution (Mg 0.25 Fe 0.75 )O. Argonne, Illinois: Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory.

Beichner, R. Momentum conservation timer/interface, gradebook, vernier caliper. College Park, MD: Physics Software Exchange (PHYSX) of the Am. Assoc. Physics Teachers.