Week of Events
Math-infused Science: Data-generating Activities
Math-infused Science: Data-generating Activities
Even when learning online, students can be placed at the center of the learning experience to increase their level of engagement and self-reliance. In this workshop, teachers will learn how to use any materials at hand to generate data for mathematical analysis. I will help you develop techniques for seeing new ways to use what […]
Math-infused Science: Data Modeling Activities for Ecology
Math-infused Science: Data Modeling Activities for Ecology
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 measuring biodiversity. Participants will gather evidence and make calculations that can be used to describe the health of and changes in an ecosystem. Each activity will be followed with the creation of […]
Math-infused Science: Graphic Representation of Data
Math-infused Science: Graphic Representation of Data
In this workshop participants will use an example data set to explore different methods of depicting the same set of numbers in several different ways. We will define the relationship between the research question and the visual representation of data and address the impact visual presentations make on conclusions. As a participant you will be […]
Math-infused Science: Describing Data in Written and Verbal Formats
Math-infused Science: Describing Data in Written and Verbal Formats
(Th May 28, 2-3:30 pm EDT) How do we talk about data? How do we write about data? In this workshop you will discover ways to help your student be specific, using the correct terms, in context, as they identify and describe trends in a set of numbers. We will play two games useful for […]
Online Teaching Techniques: Stop-animation Videos
Online Teaching Techniques: Stop-animation Videos
(Th May 28, 6-7:30 pm EDT) Combat attrition with engaging assignments that can be sculpted to the student’s abilities and interest. Stop-animation videos are short movies made with a series of photos taken from the same position and a handful of items that can be moved about to create a story. In this workshop you […]