An independent Physics study, group for all levels

[aCogCorroded]

How about http://www.wetpaint.com/ ? You would just need a name for the group and it would be whatever.wetpaint.com . It is a pretty nice service. It is set up as a WYSISWG wiki, easy to edit; plus people who aren't actively participating can learn from what your post and follow along in their free time. Just an idea. You could even make wiki pages explaining what you learn about certain topics for others to read. And writing down will place the information more solidly in your own mind.

I think this is a good idea. I am afraid I am way to inexperienced to do it. I am having to start back with algebra because I forgot most everything from high school. Maybe when I catch up I can benefit from this. Reading from the same material is definitely a good idea, as you could discuss the information as you are reading and, again, place it more concretely in your minds. The best approach might be a physics of math reading group. If the book is too advanced for someone, that is where the group come in handy, by explaining the math and whatnot.

 

[benk99nenm312]

This sounds like a really good idea. Would it be for just studying, or could we help each other with theories and things like that? The forum doesn't allow one to post theoretical thoughts unless they are published, so if one were to get enough people, you might be able to get somewhere with a theory or something.

 

[windsupernova]

Webpaint sounds good to me.

 

[ks_physicist]

Tagging this for future reference...I like the idea.

 

[studious]

Suppose we already have access to significant webspace (in addition to a million free services like Google Groups). What sort of software might be most conducive to this idea?

There is a lot to choose from.

 

[Jacobpm64]

well, some sort of chat service would be good... Maybe like... I'm thinking something like an IRC server...

Have you ever messed with the "draw" application of Yahoo! Messenger? I think that would be interesting because we would be able to use it like a chalkboard and explain things. Maybe a way to share documents would be great too. And some way to have meetings. I don't know much about all this type of software, but I'm sure there's something that businesses use to have meetings online with some of their employees.