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Resource | Evaluating Significant Math Discourse in a Learning Environment
Stahl, G. (2012c). Evaluating significant math discourse in a learning environment Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mathematical Education. Seoul, Korea. To mathematicians since Euclid, math represents the paradigm of creative intellectual activity. Its methods set the standard throughout Western civilization for rigorous thought, problem solving and argumentation. Many…
Stahl, G. (2012c). Evaluating significant math discourse in a learning environment Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mathematical Education. Seoul, Korea. To mathematicians since Euclid, math represents the paradigm of creative intellectual activity. Its methods set the standard throughout Western civilization for rigorous thought, problem solving and argumentation. Many…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Designing a Learning Environment to Promote Math Discourse
Stahl, G. (2012a). Designing a learning environment for promoting math discourse. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mathematical Education. ABSTRACT: Mathematics education in the future faces enormous opportunities from the availability of ubiquitous digital networks, from innovative educational approaches based on theories of collaborative learning and from rich resources…
Stahl, G. (2012a). Designing a learning environment for promoting math discourse. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Mathematical Education. ABSTRACT: Mathematics education in the future faces enormous opportunities from the availability of ubiquitous digital networks, from innovative educational approaches based on theories of collaborative learning and from rich resources…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Connecting Class Talk with Individual Student Writing
Williams, M. M. & Casa, T. M. (2011/2012). Connecting class talk with individual student writing. Teaching Children Mathematics, 18(5), 314-321. When first graders seemed to understand symmetry, their teacher gained insight into their individual conceptualizations and the unique sources from which they drew perspectives.
Williams, M. M. & Casa, T. M. (2011/2012). Connecting class talk with individual student writing. Teaching Children Mathematics, 18(5), 314-321. When first graders seemed to understand symmetry, their teacher gained insight into their individual conceptualizations and the unique sources from which they drew perspectives.
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | The Role of Language in the Teaching of Energy: The Case of ‘Heat Energy’
P. A. Kraus and S. Vokos, "The role of language in the teaching of energy: The case of 'heat energy,'" Washington State Teachers' Association Journal (Spring 2011) ABSTRACT: This article describes the different terms that scientists, science standards, and science curricula use when describing basic ideas related to thermodynamics. An intermediate proposal is offered to bridge the language…
P. A. Kraus and S. Vokos, "The role of language in the teaching of energy: The case of 'heat energy,'" Washington State Teachers' Association Journal (Spring 2011) ABSTRACT: This article describes the different terms that scientists, science standards, and science curricula use when describing basic ideas related to thermodynamics. An intermediate proposal is offered to bridge the language…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Promoting Proximal Formative Assessment with Relational Discourse
R. E. Scherr, H. G. Close, and S. B. McKagan, "Promoting Proximal Formative Assessment with Relational Discourse," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: The practice of proximal formative assessment – the continual, responsive attention to students’ developing understanding as it is expressed in real time – depends on…
R. E. Scherr, H. G. Close, and S. B. McKagan, "Promoting Proximal Formative Assessment with Relational Discourse," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: The practice of proximal formative assessment – the continual, responsive attention to students’ developing understanding as it is expressed in real time – depends on…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Intuitive Ontologies for Energy in Physics
R. E. Scherr, H. G. Close, and S. B. McKagan, "Intuitive Ontologies for Energy in Physics," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: The nature of energy is not typically an explicit topic of physics instruction. Nonetheless, participants in physics courses that involve energy are frequently saying what kind of thing they…
R. E. Scherr, H. G. Close, and S. B. McKagan, "Intuitive Ontologies for Energy in Physics," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: The nature of energy is not typically an explicit topic of physics instruction. Nonetheless, participants in physics courses that involve energy are frequently saying what kind of thing they…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Criteria for Creating and Categorizing Forms of Energy
S. B. McKagan, R. E. Scherr, E. W. Close, and H. G. Close, "Criteria for Creating and Categorizing Forms of Energy," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Traditional instruction on energy often presents forms of energy as a seemingly arbitrary list to be memorized, with little discussion of the meaning or purpose of…
S. B. McKagan, R. E. Scherr, E. W. Close, and H. G. Close, "Criteria for Creating and Categorizing Forms of Energy," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Traditional instruction on energy often presents forms of energy as a seemingly arbitrary list to be memorized, with little discussion of the meaning or purpose of…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Elements of Proximal Formative Assessment in Learners’ Discourse about Energy
B. W. Harrer, R. E. Scherr, M. C. Wittmann, H. G. Close, and B. W. Frank, "Elements of Formative Assessment in Learners' Discourse about Energy," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Proximal formative assessment, the just-in-time elicitation of students’ ideas that informs ongoing instruction, is usually associated…
B. W. Harrer, R. E. Scherr, M. C. Wittmann, H. G. Close, and B. W. Frank, "Elements of Formative Assessment in Learners' Discourse about Energy," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Proximal formative assessment, the just-in-time elicitation of students’ ideas that informs ongoing instruction, is usually associated…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Differentiation of Energy Concepts Through Speech and Gesture in Interaction
H. G. Close and R. E. Scherr, "Differentiation of Energy Concepts Through Speech and Gesture in Interaction," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Through the microanalysis of one interaction between learners (in a course on energy for in-service teachers), we observe the coherent states of conceptual differentiation…
H. G. Close and R. E. Scherr, "Differentiation of Energy Concepts Through Speech and Gesture in Interaction," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Through the microanalysis of one interaction between learners (in a course on energy for in-service teachers), we observe the coherent states of conceptual differentiation…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Development of Proximal Formative Assessment Skills in Video-based Teacher Professional Development
E. W. Close, R. E. Scherr, H. G. Close, and S. B. McKagan, "Development of Proximal Formative Assessment Skills in Video-based Teacher Professional Development," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Developing skills for proximal formative assessment is a primary goal of the academic-year professional development…
E. W. Close, R. E. Scherr, H. G. Close, and S. B. McKagan, "Development of Proximal Formative Assessment Skills in Video-based Teacher Professional Development," C. Singh, M. Sabella, and Engelhardt (Eds.), AIP Conf. Proc. (2011 Physics Education Research Conference) ABSTRACT: Developing skills for proximal formative assessment is a primary goal of the academic-year professional development…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Practicing versus inventing with contrasting cases: The effects of telling first on learning and transfer
Schwartz, D. L., Chase, C. C., Oppezzo, M. A., & Chin, D. B. (2011). Practicing versus inventing with contrasting cases: The effects of telling first on learning and transfer. Journal of Educational Psychology, 103(4): 759-775. doi:10.1037/a0025140. ABSTRACT: Being told procedures and concepts before problem solving can inadvertently undermine the learning of deep structures in physics. If…
Schwartz, D. L., Chase, C. C., Oppezzo, M. A., & Chin, D. B. (2011). Practicing versus inventing with contrasting cases: The effects of telling first on learning and transfer. Journal of Educational Psychology, 103(4): 759-775. doi:10.1037/a0025140. ABSTRACT: Being told procedures and concepts before problem solving can inadvertently undermine the learning of deep structures in physics. If…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | Research on Technology in Mathematics Education: Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Examples
This was a Keynote Address presented at the Korea Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics Conference in Seoul, South Korea on November 12th, 2011. Introduction We now live in the 21st century, although you might not realize that fact if you were a student sitting in a “typical” mathematics class in most rural or urban school districts in the USA. Outside of school, technology tools and…
This was a Keynote Address presented at the Korea Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics Conference in Seoul, South Korea on November 12th, 2011. Introduction We now live in the 21st century, although you might not realize that fact if you were a student sitting in a “typical” mathematics class in most rural or urban school districts in the USA. Outside of school, technology tools and…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Resource | A Geometric Path to the Concept of Function: Transformations using dynamic software can provide a unique perspective on a common topic.
The concept of function spans elementary school through high school. When introducing the topic to elementary school and middle school students, we ask them to work with a variety of examples and representations of functions, since a formal definition of a function is rather abstract. These representations involve experiences in which students— use function machines to generate output from input…
The concept of function spans elementary school through high school. When introducing the topic to elementary school and middle school students, we ask them to work with a variety of examples and representations of functions, since a formal definition of a function is rather abstract. These representations involve experiences in which students— use function machines to generate output from input…
Posted: Monday, February 13
Announcement | We're looking for Early Childhood Educators for a 3-Day Summer Robotics Workshop!
Qualified educators are those who are: 1) educators in early childhood classrooms (Pre-K through 2nd grade); 2) agree to use and integrate robotics (provided by the researchers) during the upcoming academic year in their classroom 3) agree to engage in collaborative research regarding the use robotics in their classrooms. Click here for more information and registration!
Qualified educators are those who are: 1) educators in early childhood classrooms (Pre-K through 2nd grade); 2) agree to use and integrate robotics (provided by the researchers) during the upcoming academic year in their classroom 3) agree to engage in collaborative research regarding the use robotics in their classrooms. Click here for more information and registration!
Posted: Friday, February 10
Announcement | Spotlight on ScratchJr!
http://spotlight.macfound.org/featured-stories/entry/programming-with-scratch-jr-when-it-comes-to-screen-time-and-young-kids/
http://spotlight.macfound.org/featured-stories/entry/programming-with-scratch-jr-when-it-comes-to-screen-time-and-young-kids/
Posted: Friday, February 10
Resource | Using Virtual Environments to Motivate Students to Pursue STEM Careers: An Expectancy-Value Model
Chen, J. A., Zap, N., & Dede, C. (2013). Using virtual environments to motivate students to pursue STEM careers: An expectancy-value model. In S. D’Agustino (Ed.), Immersive environments, augmented realities, and virtual worlds: Assessing future trends in education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. ABSTRACTThe purpose of this chapter is to bring a rigorous and well-studied theoretical framework of…
Chen, J. A., Zap, N., & Dede, C. (2013). Using virtual environments to motivate students to pursue STEM careers: An expectancy-value model. In S. D’Agustino (Ed.), Immersive environments, augmented realities, and virtual worlds: Assessing future trends in education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. ABSTRACTThe purpose of this chapter is to bring a rigorous and well-studied theoretical framework of…
Posted: Friday, February 10
Newsletter | Winter 2012 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues: Just a reminder that the 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting will be held June 13-15th at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. Registration will open in April, and we hope you will be able to participate. The Call for Proposal generated an enthusiastic response. We will identify sessions that demonstrate a range of disciplines, areas of interest, and approaches, and thanks to the…
Dear Colleagues: Just a reminder that the 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting will be held June 13-15th at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. Registration will open in April, and we hope you will be able to participate. The Call for Proposal generated an enthusiastic response. We will identify sessions that demonstrate a range of disciplines, areas of interest, and approaches, and thanks to the…
Posted: Thursday, February 09
Event | Seattle STEM Smart Workshop
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will sponsor the first of a series of one-day regional workshops to promote dialogue about the 2011 National Resource Council report: Identifying Highly Successful Schools or Programs for K-12 STEM Education. Designed with plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, this NSF-supported workshop will bring together educators from formal and…
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will sponsor the first of a series of one-day regional workshops to promote dialogue about the 2011 National Resource Council report: Identifying Highly Successful Schools or Programs for K-12 STEM Education. Designed with plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, this NSF-supported workshop will bring together educators from formal and…
Posted: Tuesday, January 17
Event | 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting
For more information, visit: http://cadrek12.org/2012-dr-k-12-pi-meeting
For more information, visit: http://cadrek12.org/2012-dr-k-12-pi-meeting
Posted: Tuesday, December 27
Event | Games+Learning+Society (GLS) Conference 8.0
For more information, visit: http://www.glsconference.org/2012/
For more information, visit: http://www.glsconference.org/2012/
Posted: Tuesday, December 27
Announcement | Updated Toolkit!
The Social Media and Technologies Toolkit has been updated to include new education tools, as well as social media tips and apps. Read more at http://cadrek12.org/resources/tools/social-media-and-technologies-toolkit
The Social Media and Technologies Toolkit has been updated to include new education tools, as well as social media tips and apps. Read more at http://cadrek12.org/resources/tools/social-media-and-technologies-toolkit
Posted: Wednesday, December 21
Event | Deadline for 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting Submissions
The deadline for proposal submissions for 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting sessions is January 31, 2012. To submit a proposal, read the full Call for Proposals at http://cadrek12.org/call-proposals Questions? contact: cadre@edc.org
The deadline for proposal submissions for 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting sessions is January 31, 2012. To submit a proposal, read the full Call for Proposals at http://cadrek12.org/call-proposals Questions? contact: cadre@edc.org
Posted: Friday, December 16
Announcement | Call for Proposals!
Proposals for 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting sessions are now being accepted. To submit a proposal, please read the full Call for Proposals and submission instructions. Only invited DR K-12 PIs may submit a proposal. The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2012
Proposals for 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting sessions are now being accepted. To submit a proposal, please read the full Call for Proposals and submission instructions. Only invited DR K-12 PIs may submit a proposal. The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2012
Posted: Friday, December 16
Announcement | Early Learning Challenge Fund
The White House announced that nine states—California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington—will receive grant awards from the $500 million Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge fund, a competitive grant program jointly administered by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services. Read more
The White House announced that nine states—California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington—will receive grant awards from the $500 million Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge fund, a competitive grant program jointly administered by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services. Read more
Posted: Friday, December 16
Announcement | Twitter page makes STEM Educator list
The CADREK12 Twitter page is #3 on the 50 Essential Twitter Feeds for STEM Educators, compiled by the Best Colleges Online blog. This list includes Twitter pages for educators; STEM news and information; STEM organizations and projects; underrepresented groups; meetups, conferences and competitions; and government resources.
The CADREK12 Twitter page is #3 on the 50 Essential Twitter Feeds for STEM Educators, compiled by the Best Colleges Online blog. This list includes Twitter pages for educators; STEM news and information; STEM organizations and projects; underrepresented groups; meetups, conferences and competitions; and government resources.
Posted: Thursday, December 15
Announcement | ELL work of PI Jamal Abedi featured on Teacher College Record
The Teacher College Record recently featured DR K-12 PI Jamal Abedi and his ELL work on Opportunities to Learn: http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=15878
The Teacher College Record recently featured DR K-12 PI Jamal Abedi and his ELL work on Opportunities to Learn: http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=15878
Posted: Tuesday, November 29
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Posted: Thursday, November 17
Event | 2012 Annual Conference of PME-NA
Conference Theme: Navigating Transitions Along Continuums
Conference Theme: Navigating Transitions Along Continuums
Posted: Wednesday, November 16