…rural, and other educationally disadvantaged students using the best and newest technology available. But almost everyone interested in education has concluded that while digital tools have many virtues, they are…
…mass of atoms randomly slipping past one another at a speed that depends on the temperature of the real water. As Jan cools the water with dry ice, it turns…
…case studies and real-world data of recent floods in the United States, plus videos, animations, and groundwater simulations. The curriculum focuses not only on the scientific factors that influence floods,…
…time to keep her students motivated and to answer any questions in real time. She also logs into class early to chat with whoever else has logged on. King observes,…
…Coast Guard, NASA, and International Bird Rescue. Real-world connection One prominent issue in news reports of the BP oil spill was the spectacular underwater real-time videos of detergents being pumped…
…such as engineering design and authentic scientific inquiry. With insights in learning sciences and a strong, computationally oriented mindset, she hopes to utilize learning analytics to investigate important questions with…
…and test it at a museum-based design competition. Or they can begin an investigation in a museum and continue the experimentation with models and simulations they can access from home….
…expertise in this technologically rich learning environment. Crowdsolving the Energy Challenge The Concord Consortium will develop and test a citizen science program that engages youth in energy issues through scientific…
Visual analytics provides a powerful way for people to see patterns and trends in data by visualizing them. In real life, we use both our eyes and ears. So can…
The 2020 NARST conference was canceled. Portland, OR March 15-18, 2020 Conference Website The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) is a worldwide organization of professionals committed to…