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Strengthening Science Communication

Strengthening Science Communication. Professional Workshop Series at the National University of Mongolia. Workshop #2 Wrap up. Brain Teaser (just for fun). Weigh #1. <. We know which group of 6 contains the odd-weight stone. Brain Teaser (just for fun).

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Strengthening Science Communication

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  1. Strengthening Science Communication Professional Workshop Series at the National University of Mongolia • Workshop #2Wrap up

  2. Brain Teaser (just for fun) Weigh #1 < We know which group of 6 contains the odd-weight stone.

  3. Brain Teaser (just for fun) • There are 12 stones, 11 of the same weight, only 1 is heavier. • Doing only 3 weigh-ins on a balance scale, can you tell what stone is heavier? Balance Scale

  4. Brain Teaser (just for fun) Weigh #2 < We know which group of 3 contains the odd-weight stone.

  5. Brain Teaser (just for fun) Weigh #3 < = If we the scales are equal, we know the odd-one out must be the heavier one.

  6. Trickier Brain Teaser Think on this for the next time…. What if we didn’t know one of the stones was heavier or lighter – just that it was a different weight? Could you still do it in 3 weighings? Our original method wouldn’t work…. Send me your solutions by email, and we’ll talk about it next week! (or if you finish up your Team project in here early,work on this one!) (Also, please send me any good riddles you know! I LOVE them! :o))

  7. Quick Question • Has anyone already done the “Zotero” activity workshop with Dr. Ellen Cheng a few weeks ago?

  8. From last time…. • Toolbox Teams • Continue working on your team project. • Do you have questions for me as you are working? • Google Calendar • When you are done, let me check it out. • When you are done, create a PowerPoint to teach your classmates how to use the new tool.

  9. Team Presentations • When the majority of groups groups are about to start/just started their PowerPoints, we will go over a few tips for making them…. • …meanwhile, let me know if you have any questions or if any of the directions are unclear!

  10. 3 Team PowerPoint Tips • 1. Explain the purpose of your tool. • Google Calendar • Example: Google Calendars are useful because…

  11. 3 Team PowerPoint Tips • 2. Explain step by step how your classmates can use it. • Example: • - To get dropbox, do the following steps: • -To add information to our class dropbox folder, do this:

  12. 3 Team PowerPoint Tips • 3. Askquestions of them to make sure they are following along the way. • Examples: • - Does anyone not understand Step 3? • Has anyone not been able to set up their Dropbox account? • Can you send a test message to the Google Group? Did anyone not get it?

  13. 3 Team PowerPoint Tips • 1. Explain the purpose of your tool. • 2. Explain step by step how your classmates can use it. • 3. Askquestions of them to make sure they are following along the way. • Please feel free to present in Mongolian, English or a combination of the two – whatever helps you best communicate how to use the tools. • Also, feel free to use the powerpoints from previous classes as a template or for figures: christahasenkopf.com/workshop2012

  14. Clear Communication Is Tough! If this can turn out like this… …so remember to be as clear as possible with each step in your presentation (and make sure your audience is following along)!

  15. Last Step • After you have presented, upload your PowerPoint into Dropbox. Got questions? Ask Team Dropbox!

  16. Next Time • If your group did not present today, you will go next time. We’ll discussBeing a Presentation Powerhouse!

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