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.
Category: Physics Education
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
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
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
Research Presentation at Aarhus University
I had been very fortunate to present my work at Aarhus University in Denmark. I spoke about the use of technology in physics teacher education. However the most interesting and inspiring part of my visit was meeting local physics teacher-candidates… Read moreResearch Presentation at Aarhus University
Educational Tutorials: MET ETC 533 2015 Course
As graduate students participating in my online MET course “Mathematics and science teaching and learning with technology” finishing their projects, I would like to post the links to their projects, so other educators can benefit from them. I am always… Read moreEducational Tutorials: MET ETC 533 2015 Course
AAPT Winter Meeting San Diego, CA
I am attending AAPT Winter Meeting this week. I am presenting two talks. One is an invited talk: AAPT_W2015_ReimaginngBestPractices_Milner-Bolotin In my talk I will be discussing the idea of Technology-Enhance Deliberate Pedagogical Thinking in Physics Teacher education. My goal is to help… Read moreAAPT Winter Meeting San Diego, CA
Looking forward to teaching an ETEC 533 on-line course
As our Winter I team is winding down, I have an opportunity to pause and reflect on what I have learned last term. It was a great term with interesting courses, research, publications and conferences. I am also getting ready… Read moreLooking forward to teaching an ETEC 533 on-line course
5th North American GeoGebra Conference
I am very excited and honoured to be a plenary speaker at the 5th North American Geogebra Conference that is taking place on November 20-21 in Toronto, ON: https://sites.google.com/site/geogebranorthamerica2014/schedule Preparing my presentation made me think once again about how we use technology… Read more5th North American GeoGebra Conference