Becoming an Expert
This is a very special certificate for me. I am so glad I decided to take on this challenge. I have learned so much from these teachers and I am looking forward to more interactions with our Chinese colleagues.
Month: May 2015
Vernier Logger Pro Workshop in Beijing
We have had a very exciting day playing with Vernier equipment last Wednesday. We have done 7 experiments with motion detectors, force probes, CO2 sensors, temperature probes, pH sensors, etc. It was very exciting to see the level of engagement… Read moreVernier Logger Pro Workshop in Beijing
Teaching in BJ – Week 2
I started teaching the second week of my course today. I have enjoyed the day very much as I had a very good interpretor, and I knew much better how to engage students. Today we discussed how to use… Read moreTeaching in BJ – Week 2
Teaching in BJ: Week 1 Impressions
I have finished teaching Week 1 of the course. What an exciting experience. I am very inspired by what I saw here. Most importantly, I realized that good teaching has no borders. Here is what Chinese teachers found most useful:]… Read moreTeaching in BJ: Week 1 Impressions
How People Learn
As I have just started teaching and online summer course ETEC 533, I decided to re-read the book that has been serving as a key reading (one might say the backbone) to the entire course: How People Learn: Brain, Mind,… Read moreHow People Learn
Asking New Questions in Technology Age
While we like to discuss how technology negatively affects our ability to connect with people, I would like to discuss how technology allows us to ask and answer new questions. For example, as we have gotten the results of the… Read moreAsking New Questions in Technology Age
Getting ready for Beijing
I am honoured to be invited to teach a special two-week professional development course for mathematics and science educators in China (Chaoyang School District in Beijing). I am looking forward to it as I am sure I will learn a… Read moreGetting ready for Beijing