Integrating multi-media aids (tablet-PC, streaming videos, electronic slides) to the fundamental instruction in mechanics

This paper is a narrative of how classroom instructions were developed during the past few years - transitioning from chalkboard to integrating several multi-media aids for classroom use. To being the transition from chalkboard, overlaid transparencies were created, which were later transferred to meaningfully animated electronic slides. These slides were then combined with fill-in worksheets for classroom use, along with the addition of streaming videos for asynchronous instructions. Qualitative feedback indicates a positive response from students. Rigorous assessment is planned for evaluating the efficacy of these technologies.