Week of Events
HASTI 50th Annual Conference 2021
Wander through the exhibit hall to see what is new and get a peek at printed versions of the AP and general level Daily Lesson Plans curricula, Case Studies for Advanced Science, Math and Statistics for AP/IB Science curriculum, or to peruse the new K-8 STEM and NGSS skills curricula. Stay to join me for […]
Math-infused Science: Writing and Speaking About Data (DBQs and FRQs)
Math-infused Science: Writing and Speaking About Data (DBQs and FRQs)
(Tu Feb 16, 7-8:30pm Eastern Standard Time) How do we talk about data? How do we write about data? In this 1.5 hr. 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 […]
Statistics for Teaching Science: Part 3 Getting Comfortable with Variance, Standard Deviation, and Standard Error of the Mean
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 observed data around mean. Anyone teaching Pre-AP, Pre-IB, or college-bound students will likely want to know how to calculate these values, what they indicate, and […]
Approaches to Learning: Using Stop-animation Videos to Learn Concepts
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 series of photos taken from the same position and a handful of items that can be moved about to create a story. In this1.5 hr. […]
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
(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 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 asynchronous […]
Approaches to Learning: Creating a Continuous Cycle of Inquiry in Your Course
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 the student takes to apply concepts and reflect upon them before applying them again. This method can be harnessed to provide visible thinking by asking […]