Week of Events
Statistics for General Level Science: Part 4 Expressing Error on a Graph
Statistics for General Level Science: Part 4 Expressing Error on a Graph
(W Sept 16, 5-6:30pm Eastern Daylight Time) Error bars are placed on a graph to give a more detailed account of what was observed. Although there are many descriptors that can be used to draw error bars, in each case the value is used to express the uncertainty or variability of the data. Error bars […]
Online Teaching Techniques: Interpreting and Creating Systems Models
Online Teaching Techniques: Interpreting and Creating Systems Models
(W Sept 16, 7-8:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time) Systems models are diagrams or infographics that contain multiple lines of evidence and data within a single visual presentation. Increasingly used across all subject areas, these graphics can be challenging for students to interpret. In this 1.5 hr. workshop, teachers will act as the students as they […]
Science Education Council of Ohio
Science Education Council of Ohio
Asking Questions & Defining Problems with Kristen Dotti from Catalyst Learning Curricula Thursday, September 17th, 4-5:30 p.m. EDT In this workshop we will practice a repeatable structure for introducing a topic that will be studied through scientific exploration using a remote teaching and learning platform. We will help our students conduct a preliminary investigation at home […]
Remote Teaching and Learning Series: Part 3 Optimizing Critical Thinking in an Asynchronous Online Class
Remote Teaching and Learning Series: Part 3 Optimizing Critical Thinking in an Asynchronous Online Class
(Sa Sept 19, 11am-12:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time) Online learning does not have to be devoid of depth, there are plenty of ways to hone your teaching skills and challenge your students within the confines of teaching remotely. During this 1.5-hour workshop, you will take part in several assignments that foster higher-order thinking in an […]
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning: Helping Students Identify Logical Fallacies
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning: Helping Students Identify Logical Fallacies
(Sa Sept 19, 1-2:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time) Fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument. However, fallacies do not necessarily weaken the impact of the argument—on the contrary, fallacies are employed as persuasive devices that lead an audience to false conclusions. In this workshop, participants will learn to identify some […]