Meeting Ben Franklin at Summer 2012 AAPT in Philly!
Every year something very neat and unexpected happens at AAPT National Meetings. It is of course super fun to see all my physics teaching friends and colleagues, but it is something I expect to happen. However, I am always going… Read moreMeeting Ben Franklin at Summer 2012 AAPT in Philly!
Second Women in Physics Conference in Vancouver
Prof. Janis McKenna and a number of wonderful graduate students in physics have organized the Second Canadian Women in Physics Conference here at UBC. More than 100 women (and a few guys) attended it. What a fabulous event. I was… Read moreSecond Women in Physics Conference in Vancouver
Notes from the Summer 2012 AAPT Conference in Philly
For the past five days I have been attending the AAPT Summer Meeting in Philly. It was one of the best meetings I have ever attended. It was very interesting and very stimulating. I loved the Millikan Award lecture by… Read moreNotes from the Summer 2012 AAPT Conference in Philly
Population Connection
Educational Technology, Metacognition and “Thinking Fast and Slow” book by Daniel Kahneman
I just finished teaching my summer course “Teaching Mathematics and Science Through Technologies”. It was one of the best course I have ever taught – thanks to an amazing group of students who decided to enroll in the course. It… Read moreEducational Technology, Metacognition and “Thinking Fast and Slow” book by Daniel Kahneman
The Big Bang Theory and Physics Teaching
I really like “The Bing Bang Theory” show… I also think it is a great way to introduce and debate fun physics in the classroom. There are many pieces of excellent physics discussion here. Here are a few of my… Read moreThe Big Bang Theory and Physics Teaching
Video Analysis in Science Teaching: How technology can help us to get students excitied about science
When I am asked how technology can affect student science learning and why it has a potential of making a difference, I often think of the questions one can ask and answer today that could have have been asked or… Read moreVideo Analysis in Science Teaching: How technology can help us to get students excitied about science
Science: It’s a girl thing!
I just got this information today about a European video that aims to attract girl to science. They apparently invested considerable money into their campaign: Science, It’s a girl thing! When I watched this video, I couldn’t believe what I… Read moreScience: It’s a girl thing!
Dan Meyer Talks about Math Teaching
I think that anybody who cares about what we teach and how we teach in mathematics or science classes should watch Dan’s talk. I especially like how he talks about the problems we ask our students and how many of… Read moreDan Meyer Talks about Math Teaching