Making our software run in web browsers reduces barriers to use by eliminating the need for additional software (like Java). Browser-based resources work on desktop and laptop computers, plus tablets and other mobile devices. This makes it easier than ever for teachers to use our award-winning educational resources to teach science, math and engineering.
HTML5 and the powerful new web browsers that support it make browser-based activities and interactive simulations possible. You probably don’t want to hear all the hairy, technical details about how it works, so here’s an example instead.
(If you do want technical details, watch these videos.)
HTML5 resources are also more easily shared. Many of our new interactive models and simulations can be embedded in any web page or learning management system with just a few lines of HTML. Simply copy and paste the code we provide into your page.
Several of our recent research projects have created browser-based HTML5 resources: Geniverse, SmartGraphs, SPARKS and Next-Generation Molecular Workbench. We’re also creating an HTML5 version of our Energy2D software. And our current and future projects are committed to developing even more browser-based resources.
Energy2D – Heat Transfer: The effect of thermal conductivity
HTML5 resources you can use right now: