{"id":2,"date":"2021-11-26T13:17:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T11:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-09-25T13:45:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:45:43","slug":"fit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun in Theory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fun in Theory (FiT) is a unique educational and outreach event, aimed to spark an interest in theoretical physics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/P1100609-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"676\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/P1100609-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/P1100609-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/P1100609-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/P1100609-1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/P1100609-1-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/P1100609-1-676x508.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun in Theory: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event has no requirements for previous knowledge in theoretical physics and is designed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduce participants to the <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>world of theoretical physics<\/strong><\/span> in an understandable and playful way.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #33cccc\"><strong>Trigger interest<\/strong><\/span> in theoretical physics.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong>Improve attitudes<\/strong><\/span> toward theoretical physics.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99ccff\"><b>Connect<\/b><\/span> theoretical physics to other subjects and students\u2019 everyday life.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000080\">Motivate <\/span><\/strong>students to be in touch with theoretical physics.<\/li>\n<li>Be relaxed, <strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff\">fun<\/span><\/strong> and mesmerizing experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun in Theory: The Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Implementing FiT conceptually relies on 3 aspects, information, application and reflection, straightforwardly leading to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A lecture (2 h)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A social FiT Game (1,5 h)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Informal chatting with snacks (1-2 h)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun in Theory: The Spectrum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each event has its own <u>theme<\/u>. Below you can see the examples of &#8220;Murder Mystery&#8221;,\u00a0 &#8220;Superheroes&#8221;, &#8220;Escape Game&#8221;, &#8220;Treasure Hunt&#8221; and &#8220;Quantum Fairytale&#8221; themes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-Theory-poster-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-Theory-poster-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-Theory-poster-848x1024.jpg 848w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-Theory-poster-768x928.jpg 768w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-Theory-poster-1272x1536.jpg 1272w, 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https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-theory-2020-DIA-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-theory-2020-DIA-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-theory-2020-DIA-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-theory-2020-DIA-676x380.png 676w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Fun-in-theory-2020-DIA.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-204\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2022\/06\/FiT22-Poster-facebook-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2022\/06\/FiT22-Poster-facebook-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2022\/06\/FiT22-Poster-facebook-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2022\/06\/FiT22-Poster-facebook-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2022\/06\/FiT22-Poster-facebook-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2022\/06\/FiT22-Poster-facebook-676x380.jpg 676w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2022\/06\/FiT22-Poster-facebook.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-274\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2023\/02\/Fun-in-Theory-2023-16_9-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2023\/02\/Fun-in-Theory-2023-16_9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2023\/02\/Fun-in-Theory-2023-16_9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2023\/02\/Fun-in-Theory-2023-16_9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2023\/02\/Fun-in-Theory-2023-16_9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2023\/02\/Fun-in-Theory-2023-16_9-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2023\/02\/Fun-in-Theory-2023-16_9-676x380.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each FiT is modified in accordance to a theme; each event has its own unique introductory lecture style and FiT game.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun in Theory: The Spark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event implements <span style=\"color: #ff99cc\"><strong><span style=\"color: #cc99ff\">interest triggering aspects <\/span><\/strong><\/span>[1], like social interactions, gamification, personal relevance and meaningful engagement, relying on Hidi and Renninger&#8217;s interest development theory [2].<\/p>\n<p>[1] Renninger K. A., Bachrach J. E. and Hidi S. E., 2019, Triggering and maintaining interest in early phases of interest development, <em>Learn. Cult. Soc. Interact.<\/em> <strong>23<\/strong> 100260.<br \/>\n[2] Renninger S. E. and Ann K., 2016, <em>The Power of Interest for Motivation and Engagement<\/em>, 1st edn (Routledge\/Taylor &amp; Francis Group).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun in Theory: The Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the game, participants team up and <u>compete<\/u> with each other <u>for FiT prizes<\/u>. P<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">articipants should implement information from the lecture, be creative and work well as a team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The game is conducted via smaller tasks of different formats, which vary from event to event. Below are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a puzzle game<\/li>\n<li>a virtual game<\/li>\n<li>solving a problem<\/li>\n<li>explanatory task<\/li>\n<li>performative task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-25\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/Quantum-Game-with-Photons-2-e1638020976601-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-27\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/error-correction-picture-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-28\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/example-of-card-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-29\" src=\"https:\/\/users.utu.fi\/dariale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2021\/11\/thumbnail_large-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fun in Theory (FiT) is a unique educational and outreach event, aimed to spark an interest in theoretical physics. &nbsp; Fun in Theory: The event has no requirements for previous knowledge in theoretical physics and is designed to: Introduce participants to the world of theoretical physics in an understandable and playful way. 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