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Archive: Science Update: National Marine Sanctuaries as Models of Science-Based Ocean Climate Action, October 10, 2024

Climate change presents a distinct challenge for ocean and coastal place-based managers. The complexity of marine ecosystems, coupled with the difficulty of both direct observations and swift management interventions in the ocean, necessitates a purp...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Biology Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

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Archive: FA24: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 21, 2024

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary-level safer science/STEM laboratory activities. The presenters will be Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/Specialist and Dire...

Middle School High School Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: FA24: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, October 7, 2024

Elementary Pre-service Teachers! This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance A...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers General Science

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Archive: School & District Leaders: Engage Your Teacher Groups with NSTA! April 11, 2024

School and district leaders are invited to learn about NSTA’s School & District Partner Program. The NSTA School & District Partner Program provides personalized professional learning for groups of K–12 educators of science....

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: Sponsored NSTA/ECA Science Kit Services - Partnering Together to Help You Manage Your Classroom Materials, May 9, 2024

In this web seminar Heidi Harlan Allen, Executive VP, ECA Science Kit Services, will share all the secrets of successfully managing science materials in school districts. She will give a peek behind the scenes of their science materials kitting and r...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School Preschool General Science

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Sponsored Archive: Examining the Evidence: How Probeware Supports Three-Dimensional Learning, April 23, 2024

Explore the transformative impact of probeware technology through the latest research supporting its use. Learn how these tools enhance three-dimensional science teaching, deepen student engagement, and foster scientific understanding and critical th...

Technical and Vocational Education Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary STEM

Sensing in Animals and Robots: Collaborative, Transdisciplinary Learning in an Undergraduate Science Course

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Sensing in Animals and Robots: Collaborative, Transdisciplinary Learning in an Undergraduate Science Course

Transdisciplinary learning—where students develop and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to solve open-ended problems—is necessary to prepare students for the most pressing real-world problems. Because transdisciplinary education often req...

By Anna DeJarnette, Stephanie Rollmann, Dieter Vanderelst, John Layne, Anna Hutchinson

Postsecondary Biology Engineering Interdisciplinary Robotics STEM Technology

Implementing Universal Design for Learning in the Higher Education Science Classroom

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Implementing Universal Design for Learning in the Higher Education Science Classroom

There is a growing need for college science faculty to teach a diverse group of learners. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework can be used to create inclusive learning materials and activities in the higher education science classroom. A...

By Breanne Kirsch, Theodore Bryan, David Hoferer

Postsecondary Inclusion Leadership Pedagogy Professional Learning Teaching Strategies

Equitable instructor assessment changes amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Equitable instructor assessment changes amid COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak mandated a rapid transition to online classes with little warning. Previous literature studying the effect of this sudden shift demonstrated enormous impacts on instructors and students. However, the details concer...

By Todd Lamb, Emily Driessen, Abby Beatty, Rachel Youngblood, Abby Esco, Sehoya Cotner, Catherine Creech, Abby Drake, Sheritta Fagbodun, Kristen Hobbs, Kelly Lane, Erin Larson, Sophie McCoy, Seth Thompson, Cissy Ballen

Postsecondary Assessment Biology Equity Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Student Self-Assessment of Exam Preparation in 100 and 200-Level Chemistry Courses

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Student Self-Assessment of Exam Preparation in 100 and 200-Level Chemistry Courses

Student self-assessment surveys were utilized to look at student study habits in several areas. Both self-reported study time and study methods were explored. Surveys were given to students after receiving their graded exams. When compared to the ...

By Andrew Karatjas

Postsecondary Assessment Chemistry Learning Progression Teaching Strategies

The Influence of Learning Assistants on Faculty Use of Student-Centered Instruction

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The Influence of Learning Assistants on Faculty Use of Student-Centered Instruction

The Learning Assistant (LA) Program is a near-peer teaching model with three key components: 1) reevaluation of curriculum and lesson design to incorporate undergraduate LAs as a central part of the course, 2) a seminar attended by first-time LAs whe...

By Cameron Hill, Kathryn Spilios, Anthony Barrasso

Postsecondary Curriculum Leadership Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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