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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

EARTH2CLASS: A Model for Bringing Scientists and K – 12 Teachers Together to Learn about the Process of Scientific Discovery. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University Supported in part by National Science Foundation Geoscience Education Grant 0331232.

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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

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  1. EARTH2CLASS: A Model for Bringing Scientists and K – 12 Teachers Together to Learn about the Process of Scientific Discovery Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University Supported in part by National Science Foundation Geoscience Education Grant 0331232

  2. Michael J. Passow White Plains Middle School, White Plains, NY, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, NY, and Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY mpassow@earth2class.org Cristiana Assumpcao Colegio Bandeirantes, Sao Paulo, Brasil Frederico Baggio Baggio Technology, Sao Paulo, Brasil Gerardo Iturrino Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

  3. Provides a valuable science/math/ technology educational resource for K-12 students and teachers • Created through collaboration of researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, curriculum and technology integration specialists from Teachers College, Columbia University, and classroom teachers from the New York City metropolitan area.

  4. Key feature is involvement of the scientists—their availability through workshops, web site postings, and e-mail provide teachers and students access to stimulating, cutting-edge research that help develop K-12 curriculum activities linked directly to “real world questions.”

  5. “Saturday Workshops for Educators” held monthly at the Lamont-Doherty campus in Palisades, N.Y follows this general format: • 9:00 – 9:30 General announcements • 9:30 – 10:15 Background Information • 10:30 – 12:00 Guest Scientist(s) Presentation(s) • 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch • 1:00 -- 3:00 Curriculum and Educational Technology development projects

  6. Who participates in E2C Workshops? • Secondary teachers from schools in New York metropolitan area • Teachers College, Columbia University and St. Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkill, NY) graduate science education students • Community College geoscience professors • High school students

  7. EARTH2CLASS WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS at LAMONT-DOHERTY EARTH OBSERVATORY of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Co-Sponsored by: STANYS/NEW YORK CITY SECTION NAGT/EASTERN SECTION NJESTA AMS EDUCATION PROGRAM PEER TRAINERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE_________________________________ of _________________________________ participated in the Workshop with the themes of “NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO UNCOVER SEA FLOOR SECRETS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN DRILLING PROGRAM” with guest scientist Dr. GERARDO ITURRINO, and “ REFLECTIONS FROM THE 2004 IODP TEACHER-AT-SEA” with Dr. JONATHAN RICE on September 18, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 (6 hours). ______________________________ ______________________________ Participant Dr. Michael J. Passow, Coordinator ______________________________ N.J. Professional Provider # 444 Address STANYS Earth Science S.A.R.

  8. Examples of E2C Workshop Themeshttp://www.earth2class.org/sitemap/e2cthemes.php NEW APPLICATIONS FOR REMOTE SENSING OF OUR PLANET Guest Scientist: Christopher Small http://www.earth2class.org/k12/w2_f2002/template.htm

  9. SCIENCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT CENTER FOR HAZARDS AND RISK RESEARCH AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYScientist: Arthur Lerner-Lam http://www.earth2class.org/k12/w2_f2003/index.htm

  10. CLIMATE, ENVIRONMENT, AND OCEANS CORES AND CLIMATE CHANGESScientists: Gerard Bond and Rusty Lotti Bond http://www.earth2class.org/k12/w6_2003/template.htm

  11. Before, during, and after each monthly Workshop, participants and others can utilize the many resources available at www.earth2class.org This enables teachers and students anywhere can benefit from our program.

  12. Workshops pull-down menu • Schedules and Themes • Introduction to the Workshop • Cutting-Edge Research • Resources • Classroom Resources • Technology Integration • Workshop Evaluation • Multimedia

  13. Educational Resources pull-down menu • For Teachers • For Students • Educational Technology Resources • Virtual Course and other opportunities to earn graduate credits • ES Conferences • Links to Standards • LDEO Programs

  14. Other Highlights of the E2C Web Site • Virtual Tours http://www.earth2class.org/virtualtour/index.php “Reading the Trees in the Lamont Campus Forest” • Publications based on E2C • Evaluation templates • Site Map

  15. “Products” from E2C Participants • Lesson plans on web site and for class • PowerPoints on web and for class • Peer-Training presentations in local and regional meetings • “Networking” with scientists for curriculum development and school presentations • Selection for participation in other projects based on E2C involvement

  16. Using the E2C Format for LDEO Research Projects Jeffrey Weissel et al. “Developing Classroom Activities Based on Gas Blowout Investigations” • Conducted 24 – 26 July 2005 • 12 teachers from NY and NJ participated • Curriculum materials will be posted on E2C web site • Presentations to other teachers through local and state conferences

  17. Links to Other Programs: NYS Earth Science Teachers Conference • 1st NYS ES Teachers Conference Aug 2004 http://www.earth2class.org/er/conferences/1nysestc.php • 2nd NYS ES Teachers Conference Jul 2005 http://www.earth2class.org/er/conferences/2nysestc.php

  18. Links to Other Programs: DLESE The Digital Library for Earth System Education is one of the most valuable resources available for students and teachers interested in the Geosciences www.dlese.org “DLESE Ambassador” training Aug 2004

  19. Links to Other Programs: IODP • Teacher at Sea Program – Leg 301 Jonathan Rice http://iodp.ldeo.columbia.edu/EDU/TAS/ Teleconference involving E2C teachers with Gerry Iturrino and Jon Rice on the “JR” Presentation during March 2005 E2C

  20. Links to Other Programs: AMS Using the E2C format, we have provided two programs spotlighting the American Meteorological Society’s Educational Initiatives AMS @ LDEO

  21. Assessment of E2C • Evaluation of monthly Workshops by participants reporting through web form • External evaluations (cognitive, scientific accuracy) in conjunction with NSF grant • Feedback from scientists and others • Feedback from conference presentations

  22. Selected comments from teachers “I have attended E2C workshops for nearly four years. Each month I come away with more and more information to be shared with my students. We use the suggested web sites to study weather and current events. They are given Web Quests each week as part of the regular teaching program. All of these were learned through your Saturday Teachers Workshops.”

  23. Selected comments from teachers (2) “The pedagogy, technology, resources and ability to raise the bar in keeping science teachers informed about the cutting edges of science is truly contagious. This inspiration of science is, without doubt, passed on directly to my students. Use of technology on over 1000 pages of information on the E2C site is an excellent foundation that I utilize in developing my science curriculum.”

  24. Assessment of E2C Assumpcao assessed aspects of this program for her Teachers College doctoral dissertation. Conclusions: • E2C provides a model for understanding the power of building partnerships between the research institutions, teachers as classroom experts, and the content professionals as content experts, each one contributing equally within their area of expertise. • Of special value for the teachers were access to authoritative content and demonstrations of educational technologies. • Of special value for the researchers were formats for wider dissemination of their work to non-specialist audiences.

  25. Lessons Learned from E2C • Importance of bridging the gap between the work of researchers and classroom teachers • Need teachers feel for professional development in technology in education • Need teachers feel to network with different professionals to share experiences • Research scientists’ needs for educational outreach • Need for developing effective, structured, consistent professional development programs

  26. Additional Lessons Learned • Need for developing readily accessible materials that teachers can use in their daily lessons • Need to include teachers as research partners, as specialists in their classrooms • Need to design a program that s flexible and tailored to each teacher’s school culture and specific requirements • Need to develop formal partnerships between high education institutions and secondary schools • Need to take advantage of what technology allows and create a more collaborative model, with all participant having an active voice in the process

  27. “Basic Version” Participants donate per workshop Scientists volunteer their time Gift certificates Institution provides space Distribute “freebies” “Deluxe Version” Grant to support participants Stipends for scientists and organizers Institution receives overhead Tuition and other costs covered What’s the Cost?

  28. Would an E2C Program Enhance Your Educational Efforts? We welcome opportunities to develop new projects based on the E2C format to expand connections with teachers and students. www.earth2class.org

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