21st Century Science Educators

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Comment by Madeleine Ferren on February 8, 2013 at 1:11pm

I want to create a web quest lab activity for my high school biology students. I want it to hit all of Bloom's educational objectives if possible. Right now I am considering the area of genetics. Does anyone have any ideas or insights for me?

 

Comment by David R. Wetzel on December 13, 2012 at 2:26am

Techniques for Improving Vocabulary and Terminology Skills in Scien...

Vocabulary or terminology building is a difficult task for many students. A variety of teaching techniques and strategies are needed to help them develop a true understanding related to concepts.

Typical science and math textbooks introduce ten to 30 new vocabulary or terminology words every chapter. Considering curriculum requirements, students are faced with making sense and learning these new terms. Along with the need to make connections to  concepts in a relatively short period of time.

Comment by Chris Mitchell on March 17, 2012 at 10:50pm

Here is a place to find resources for organizing a science fair: http://goo.gl/v34Wg 

Comment by David R. Wetzel on December 15, 2011 at 6:22pm

Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Unde...

Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for helping students to increase their understanding of science or math concepts.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on December 8, 2011 at 5:57pm

Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science

Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and rote memorization. This style of teaching was primarily designed to produce factory and skilled trade workers.

Due to the dynamics of today’s world economy, most students no longer have the same types of jobs waiting for them when they graduate. Their future is in the service, health, and technology career fields. However, there is still a demand for skilled trade workers (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010).

Today’s education system is still following the demands of the industrial age. So how does this clash with students’ needs for the future?

Comment by David R. Wetzel on July 7, 2011 at 11:01am

Advantages of Active Learning in Science and Math

Active learning has a powerful impact on student learning. How? Student achievement increases through mastery of science and math content as a result of this technique. Students also develop improved problem solving, communication, and higher order thinking skills.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on June 23, 2011 at 12:20pm

5 Alternative Assessment Techniques in Science and Math

 

Alternative assessments provide you opportunities to determine the true level of understanding your students have regarding science and math concepts. These tools improve the learning environment for your students, along with your assessment of their real understanding.

 

Comment by David R. Wetzel on September 24, 2010 at 3:38pm

20 Google Doc Templates for use in Science and Math Classrooms

Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor that enables you to create, store, share, and collaborate on documents with your science and math students. You can even import any existing document from Word and Simple Text. You can work from anywhere and with any computer platform to access your documents.

Considering the versatility of Google Docs, there are many ingenious ways teachers use this free online program with students. A few are provided.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on September 13, 2010 at 3:15pm

What Does the Online Digital Footprint in Your Classroom Look Like?

In contrast to the digital footprint you use for your personal learning network, this focus is on the online digital footprint students’ use in your science or math classroom. The power of a well designed digital footprint brings the capacity to transform a classroom into an online learning community. Within this community your students use digital tools to create and develop a personal learning network.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on September 9, 2010 at 12:22am

Opening Minds in Science and Math with a New Set of Keys

The use of web based technology is growing by leaps and bounds every day. These online tools are the new set of keys for opening your students’ minds. The vast resources on the Internet are making the use traditional methods of teaching and learning obsolete in countless ways.

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