PLI #2

About the Session

Join Tuva and the NSTA Professional Learning Team for a deep dive into using local data as evidence in making sense of complex phenomena. At the start of the session, educators will pose questions about a local anchoring phenomenon and use the Tuva Tools to explore and visualize real datasets in pursuit of answers. The latter half will include a community science experience, where participants will gather and analyze their own data. Participants will leave with practical strategies for guiding students to use mathematics and science practices to uncover patterns in their communities.

Key Takeaways

• Develop a deeper understanding of the role of data and mathematical thinking in the process of sensemaking.
• Explore authentic local data using the Tuva data, graphing, and statistics tools to make sense of local phenomena.
• Develop practical strategies to help all students productively engage with data.

Presenters

Jocelyn Foran

Jocelyn Foran is a seasoned science educator, curriculum designer, and consultant with nearly two decades of experience helping students and teachers connect data, science, and the real world. She spent 14 years as a middle school science teacher and STEAM teacher leader in Vermont, where she developed interdisciplinary, place-based learning. Now a Science Education Consultant at Tuva, she supports school districts in integrating real-world data into instruction via professional learning and resource design. She has presented at NSTA and the Data Science Education K–12 Conference, and has appeared on VT Public and VT PBS. Jocelyn believes working with real data is a powerful way for students to explore the world and their place in it.

Brianna Reilly Oliveira

Brianna Reilly Oliveira is an experienced science educator, professional learning facilitator, and curriculum developer. She taught middle school integrated science and high school biology, physical science, and earth science before shifting out of the classroom to support educators and students in realizing the vision described by A Framework for K-12 Science Education. Brianna has led the development of curriculum designed for the NGSS, and continues to support various organizations in the development of high-quality curricular materials. She earned her Master of Science in Science Education from Montana State University. In addition, Brianna was a member of Achieve’s EQuIP Peer Review Panel for Science from 2016-2020 and currently serves as a Professional Learning Facilitator for NSTA.