…is too dry (Figure 2). Dataflow was co-designed in collaboration with Manylabs, an open science lab in San Francisco for scientists, researchers, and “makers.” They also helped develop the eco-column…
…explanations of scientific phenomena. We’re designing web-based gesture-controlled simulations for students to investigate molecular heat transfer, the pressure-volume gas law relationship, and the causes of the Earth’s seasons. Using the…
…data sets and new challenges. Such data tools exist. The technology used in the two examples above is our Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP). Designed specifically as a robust…
…held November 6-9, 2017, at the University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. The conference theme, Broader Participation in Design, highlights the twin goals of creating educational designs that allow for…
…the Context of Two High School Earth Science Curriculum Units. She also works on the NSF-funded InquirySpace project. Her main research areas include technology-enhanced, inquiry-based science curriculum design and evaluation,…
…and meaningful genetic data and win star ratings for efficient experimentation. Geniverse supports experimentation, critical thinking, and writing about genetics. Geniverse is designed for teachers to play an active role…
…2 12:00 – 1:00 PM Paper Mechatronics is a novel design medium integrating traditional educational papercrafts with mechanical design, electronic engineering, and computational thinking. Paper mechatronics makes possible a craft-oriented…
Importance Professional engineering is a complex, multifaceted activity. Today’s engineer needs to be resourceful and innovative, to build models, and to test and improve designs. Moreover, creating a new artifact…
…1:00 PM CODAP is a free web-based data tool designed as a platform for developers and as an application for students in grades 6–14. Designed with learning in mind, CODAP…
…an Intelligent Tutor Kiley McElroy-Brown, Frieda Reichsman, Trudi Lord 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Colonial Room Bring laptops/tablets to play Geniventure, Concord Consortium’s updated version of the popular, free, online…