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.
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 study on STEM Educators’ attitudes about technology
My colleague, Dr. Jungsook Oh and I are collaborating on a research study investigating the mathematics and science educators’ attitudes about technology. In order to collect the date we had to learn about some new (for us) technology as well:… Read moreResearch study on STEM Educators’ attitudes about technology
NARST Reflections 2015
I just came back from attending the NARST Conference in Chicago. It was a great opportunity for me to see what is going on in the world of research on science education. Out of all the talks, I found… Read moreNARST Reflections 2015
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
Reflection on my first 5 weeks of ETEC533 online teaching
As of now I have been teaching my on-line ETEC 533 course (Teaching mathematics and science through technology) for the last five weeks. As it is almost a half-course mark, it is time for me to ask myself what I… Read moreReflection on my first 5 weeks of ETEC533 online teaching
The Imitation Game and Reflection on Teaching…
Yesterday I had an opportunity to watch a movie “The Imitation Game”. On first glance, the movie is about Alan Turing and how he and a team of brilliant young people were able to crack the Enigma code during WWII…. Read moreThe Imitation Game and Reflection on Teaching…