Conference Strands
To help you make the most of the professional development opportunities available at the Boston conference, the Conference Committee has planned the conference around four strands of current significance, enabling you to focus on a specific area of interest or need.
Everyone uses data in one way or another. Data can used to solve a problem but also can be used to distort and abuse information. Used as a tool in science education, data must support student learning. If used properly, data may highlight strengths in student learning, uncover inequities in programs, improve instruction, and improve assessment.
It has been said that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education will help our students become competitive in a global economy. This strand will focus on such questions as: How competitive are our students? How flat is our world? Are our students keeping up with others? Are we preparing students for careers in science? Who are we leaving behind?
The world of the future will be built on the science and technology research of today. This strand will explore such areas of research as the biomedical sciences, oceans, robotics, nanotechnology, and astrophysics. Sessions will provide opportunities to learn about research in these areas and how to bring this information to your students.
The dynamic global environment mandates the appropriate use of technology to advance the art and science of teaching, learning, and educational leadership. Used as an instructional tool, technology can engage, motivate, and improve student learning in science. Embedding technology within the curriculum creates a meaningful premise for advancing innovative learning opportunities.
For a list of sessions for each strand, click on the links above.