Statistics for Teaching Science: Part 3 Getting Comfortable with Variance, Standard Deviation, and Standard Error of the Mean
(W Feb 17, 11am-12:30pm Eastern Standard Time) The variance, standard deviation, and standard error of the mean are excellent methods for describing data because they convey the variability of the […]
Approaches to Learning: Using Stop-animation Videos to Learn Concepts
(W Feb 17, 1-2:30pm Eastern Standard Time) Combat attrition with engaging assignments that can be sculpted to the student’s abilities and interests. Stop-animation videos are short movies made with a […]
Remote Teaching and Learning Series: Part 3 Optimizing Critical Thinking in an Asynchronous Online Class
(F Feb 19, 11am-12:30pm Eastern Standard Time) Online learning does not have to be devoid of depth, there are plenty of ways to hone your teaching skills and challenge your […]
Approaches to Learning: Creating a Continuous Cycle of Inquiry in Your Course
(F Feb 19, 1pm-2:30pm Eastern Standard Time) Although there are many authors who cite their model or use their preferred terms, the cycle of inquiry essentially boils down to actions […]
Math-infused Science: Data Modeling Activities for Ecology – Lincoln’s and Simpson’s Indices
(Tu Feb 23, 7-8:30pm Eastern Standard Time) Using manipulatives found in our homes, we will simulate two common field science experiments: Lincoln’s Index for measuring abundance and Simpson’s Index for […]
Statistics for Teaching Science: Part 4 Expressing Error on a Graph
(W Feb 24, 11am-12:30pm Eastern Standard Time) Error bars are placed on a graph to give a more detailed account of what was observed. Although there are many descriptors that […]
Approaches to Learning: Using Team Challenges to Foster Collaboration
(W Feb 24, 1-2:30pm Eastern Standard Time) Whether for STEM, foreign language, arts, or humanities, applying information is one of the most effective ways for a student to increase their […]
Remote Teaching and Learning Series: Part 4 Optimizing Critical Thinking in a Synchronous Video Class
(F Feb 26, 11am-12:30pm Eastern Standard Time) This 1.5-hour workshop will address teaching techniques that can be used while conducting a class via live video streaming where all students would […]
Approaches to Learning: Making Thinking Visible
(F Feb 26, 1pm-2:30pm Eastern Standard Time) One of the gifts of learning how to teach in a remote learning environment has been the increased use of documentation for student […]
Student-designed Experiments: Part 1 Building Curiosity
(Tu Mar 2, 7-8:30pm Eastern Standard Time) In this workshop, we will practice a repeatable structure for introducing a topic that will be studied through scientific exploration using a remote […]