International Commission on Physics Education (ICPE) Newsletter, Issue 43

This is the April 2002 issue of the International Newsletter on Physics Education (ICPE). It reports on the International Conference on Computer and Information Technology in Physics Education held in Manila, featuring sessions on ICT integration, interactive engagement, and multimedia innovations. Upcoming events include the GIREP Conference in Lund on physics in new fields and the 24th IUPAP General Assembly in Berlin. Articles explore IT-based active learning strategies, computer simulations for conceptual understanding, and resource-sharing initiatives. Highlights include the CPU project’s role in enhancing physics learning and a discussion on computational physics using simulations and mathematical packages to transform teaching practices.