My Thoughts on Mike Rowe’s Approach to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

My thoughts about the ice bucket challenge are very well summed up by Mike Rowe (see his comments here).In short, in response to the “500 or so individuals who publicly challenged” him (some in less than friendly ways), Mr. Rowe and his dog both … Continue reading →

APS Poster: Relationships Between Middle-School Science Teachers’ Prior Knowledge and their Knowledge Gaps

I just finished attending my first Association for Psychological Science (APS) annual conference in San Francisco. It was wonderful to be back in the city and a great opportunity to mingle with other psychological scientists. I made some great connections … Continue reading →

Video: “Baby Steps to Inquiry” presentation at BYU-Hawaii Symposium on Learning and Teaching

All Things Shall Become New: Becoming the Best Teacher in You, Again and Again Brigham Young University-Hawaii Symposium on Learning and Teaching February 27-28, 2014 As a member of the advisory committee for the Center for Learning and Teaching at Brigham … Continue reading →

Excellent Video Series Explaining the Framework for the NGSS

I am very impressed with the Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The framework divides the standards into Science and Engineering Practices, Cross-Cutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. I’m glad that the process oriented skills and knowledge relating to … Continue reading →