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Teaching Science in the Digital Age

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Date: January 16, 2009, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. EDT.
Location: Stonehill College, Easton, MA
Price: 4 program units per participant

Who should participate

For faculty, instructional and information technologists, and librarians from Stonehill College, Wheaton College, and other participating institutions who are interested in exploring emerging technologies relevant to science education and pedagogy.

Program Description

How can science educators avoid drowning in a rising tide of new discovery, distributed data, and instant communication while taking full advantage of today’s computing technology? A growing array of digital technologies is now available to organize and communicate scientific information in class and conference room alike. In this introductory workshop, participants will explore a range of digital applications for data exploration and analysis, content presentation, and mapping. Opportunities for virtual class activities and simulation will also be presented with an emphasis on open-source materials available on the World Wide Web. Participants will leave with an overview of emerging technologies relevant to science education and pedagogy as well as the training necessary to learn and use them in a meaningful manner. This workshop will benefit faculty and technologists seeking an overview of available technologies for the science classroom and an ability to make informed choices when selecting these resources.

Special thanks to Stonehill College and Wheaton College for partnering with NITLE to pilot this workshop for our community of participating institutions. Other campuses or organizations interested in piloting this workshop should contact Rebecca Davis with their interest no later than fourteen (14) weeks prior to the desired workshop date. Read this workshop topic's full catalog listing here.

Program agenda

The agenda for this workshop is now available online.

Lodging Recommendations

Please see the Stonehill College website for lodging and dining recommendations.

Questions?

For more information about this event, including its agenda and what to expect from participation, please contact Sean Connin at . For logistical questions, please contact Julie Lancaster at .