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Module for RWS100*Module for RWS100*
Evaluating Global Climate ChangeWebsites to Enhance
Learning Across the Curriculum
Kathy Williams, Biology in collaboration with
Annette Cavender, RWS
Evaluating Global Climate ChangeWebsites to Enhance
Learning Across the Curriculum
Kathy Williams, Biology in collaboration with
Annette Cavender, RWS
Biology Undergrad Curriculum Goals (for RWS100*)
Biology Undergrad Curriculum Goals (for RWS100*)
Help students learn to …
Integrate knowledge among disciplines of science
Construct a scientific argument & support it with appropriate evidence
Use diverse sources of information: Evaluate sci. arguments on websites; distinguish scientific fact from fiction
Recognize contextual aspect of argument (even in science); consider biases!
Help students learn to …
Integrate knowledge among disciplines of science
Construct a scientific argument & support it with appropriate evidence
Use diverse sources of information: Evaluate sci. arguments on websites; distinguish scientific fact from fiction
Recognize contextual aspect of argument (even in science); consider biases!
Design: 4 aspectsDesign: 4 aspects
Brainstorming activity (carousel) engage students in GCC concepts & learn what
students brought to class (“pre-test”)
Speakers - professional biologists discuss writing in science
WebQuest activity - students explored websites about GCC
Evaluation - subjective & objective questions fundamental science concepts & GCC
misconceptions (“post-test”)
Brainstorming activity (carousel) engage students in GCC concepts & learn what
students brought to class (“pre-test”)
Speakers - professional biologists discuss writing in science
WebQuest activity - students explored websites about GCC
Evaluation - subjective & objective questions fundamental science concepts & GCC
misconceptions (“post-test”)
Assessing how well it workedAssessing how well it worked
Inspection of carousels & questions submitted (knowledge pre-test)
Recruited speakers & interviewed them
Products of WebQuest
Self-report evaluations: responses & content
Objective questions (knowledge post-test)
Interviewed instructor
Inspection of carousels & questions submitted (knowledge pre-test)
Recruited speakers & interviewed them
Products of WebQuest
Self-report evaluations: responses & content
Objective questions (knowledge post-test)
Interviewed instructor
Conclusions about the TL module
Conclusions about the TL module
Generally worked better than planned; expected and unexpected outcomes
Positive response from students and faculty; would do again, was worthwhile
Need to a) allot more time to activity, b) add more structure to exploring links, &c) give more direction to speakers & get formative feedback from students
Generally worked better than planned; expected and unexpected outcomes
Positive response from students and faculty; would do again, was worthwhile
Need to a) allot more time to activity, b) add more structure to exploring links, &c) give more direction to speakers & get formative feedback from students
ConclusionsConclusions
surprises: alternative viewpoints & arguments (context), changes in knowledge, didn’t expect it to work as well as it did (logistically)
wish I could have compared responses from all non-sci.majors section, too
surprises: alternative viewpoints & arguments (context), changes in knowledge, didn’t expect it to work as well as it did (logistically)
wish I could have compared responses from all non-sci.majors section, too
Problems?Problems?
deploying anonymous assessments
getting evaluation on web easily and analyzing results (Bb problems)
time!!
deploying anonymous assessments
getting evaluation on web easily and analyzing results (Bb problems)
time!!
Factors contributing to success
Factors contributing to success
Great educator to work with (Annette Cavender) students had worked in groups, analyzed issues,
examined arguments, had computer lab practice and access
Students were “good” somewhat self-selected for innovation (chose
special sections, probably attended orientation), classes were different (all-sci. vs. blended)
students were enthusiastic & very focused
Support: pICT, WebQuest
Great educator to work with (Annette Cavender) students had worked in groups, analyzed issues,
examined arguments, had computer lab practice and access
Students were “good” somewhat self-selected for innovation (chose
special sections, probably attended orientation), classes were different (all-sci. vs. blended)
students were enthusiastic & very focused
Support: pICT, WebQuest
Role of TechnologyRole of Technology-addresses the role of internet as a major disseminator of scientific information to public (& our students)
- how that form of communication is similar and different than other forms (eg. books, primary journal literature, popular literature like magazines and newspapers, and movies)
- computer skills will be developed and used throughout the course
-addresses the role of internet as a major disseminator of scientific information to public (& our students)
- how that form of communication is similar and different than other forms (eg. books, primary journal literature, popular literature like magazines and newspapers, and movies)
- computer skills will be developed and used throughout the course
AssessmentAssessment
Students compare & evaluate selected websites on global climate change, using appropriate language and argument structure; reflect on own perceptions & communicate those and ideas of others both orally and in writing.
written & oral presentations
possibly website postings & discussion boards
Also 3 speakers - scientists visit & lead a discussion about the value of writing and communication skills in science > reflection
Students compare & evaluate selected websites on global climate change, using appropriate language and argument structure; reflect on own perceptions & communicate those and ideas of others both orally and in writing.
written & oral presentations
possibly website postings & discussion boards
Also 3 speakers - scientists visit & lead a discussion about the value of writing and communication skills in science > reflection
Basic approachBasic approach
Give examples of 3 SCIENTIFIC strengths and 3 SCIENTIFIC weaknesses of each site.
Strengths might be things like:
- strong of evidence presented to support ideas with credible
references.
- interpretation of data is scientifically logical.
Weaknesses might be things like:
- little supporting evidence presented.
- evidence not credible (no references or references weak).
- arguments appeal to emotions not science and facts.
Give examples of 3 SCIENTIFIC strengths and 3 SCIENTIFIC weaknesses of each site.
Strengths might be things like:
- strong of evidence presented to support ideas with credible
references.
- interpretation of data is scientifically logical.
Weaknesses might be things like:
- little supporting evidence presented.
- evidence not credible (no references or references weak).
- arguments appeal to emotions not science and facts.
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