The interdisciplinary explanatory videos shed light on key terms from the STEM subjects from the perspective of different disciplines in order to illustrate not only subject-specific differences, but also interdisciplinary connections. As a flexible learning aid, the offerings provide students and teachers with quality-assured support.
For students
Let us familiarise you with the central concepts of selected lectures using illustrative examples. The different visualisations allow you to recognise connections and give you the opportunity to work through content at your own pace and supplement your lecture attendance or textbook content.
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For lecturers
Initially abstract concepts, such as angular momentum or entropy, are methodically elaborated in the explanatory videos. They move from concrete mathematical definitions to illustrative examples and experiments. The videos aim to overcome typical hurdles and comprehension problems that often remain unsolved in lectures and standard texts for students.
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Current selection of interdisciplinary explanatory videos (in German)
Angular momentum from the perspective of technical mechanics
Why does the figure skater suddenly turn faster than before after tightening her arms? The angular momentum and the effects of the principle of conservation of angular momentum are shown in a real-life context and the relationships between the mathematical definition can be observed directly in the experiment.
Entropy from the perspective of thermodynamics
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The project "digit@L - Digital Teaching and Learning at the University of Stuttgart: Boost. Skills. Support." is funded by the Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre.
The drawings are by Jai Wanigesinghe.
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Tom Könecke
M.Sc.
Anja Reimer
M. Sc.Scientific Assistent