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Resource | Standards-Aligned Instructional Supports to Promote Computer Science Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge
The rapid expansion of K-12 CS education has made it critical to support CS teachers, many of whom are new to teaching CS, with the necessary resources and training to strengthen their understanding of CS concepts and how to effectively teach CS. CS teachers are often tasked with teaching different curricula using different programming languages in different grades or during different school…
The rapid expansion of K-12 CS education has made it critical to support CS teachers, many of whom are new to teaching CS, with the necessary resources and training to strengthen their understanding of CS concepts and how to effectively teach CS. CS teachers are often tasked with teaching different curricula using different programming languages in different grades or during different school…
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Resource | Second and Fifth Graders’ Use of Knowledge-Pieces and Knowledge-Structures When Solving Integer Addition Problems
In this study, we explored second and fifth graders’ noticing of negative signs and incorporation of them into their strategies when solving integer addition problems. Fifty-one out of 102 second graders and 90 out of 102 fifth graders read or used negative signs at least once across the 11 problems. Among second graders, one of their most common strategies was subtracting numbers using their…
In this study, we explored second and fifth graders’ noticing of negative signs and incorporation of them into their strategies when solving integer addition problems. Fifty-one out of 102 second graders and 90 out of 102 fifth graders read or used negative signs at least once across the 11 problems. Among second graders, one of their most common strategies was subtracting numbers using their…
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Resource | Designing for Framing in Online Teacher Education: Supporting Teachers’ Attending to Student Thinking in Video Discussions of Classroom Engineering
Participating in discussions of classroom video can support teachers to attend to student thinking. Central to the success of these discussions is how teachers interpret the activity they are engaged in—how teachers frame what they are doing. In asynchronous online environments, negotiating framing poses challenges, given that interactions are not in real time and often require written text. We…
Participating in discussions of classroom video can support teachers to attend to student thinking. Central to the success of these discussions is how teachers interpret the activity they are engaged in—how teachers frame what they are doing. In asynchronous online environments, negotiating framing poses challenges, given that interactions are not in real time and often require written text. We…
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Blog | Synthesizing Findings from Education Research Conducted During the Pandemic: Emerging Lessons From COVID-19
In this brief report, we share early selected findings from a review and synthesis of research outcomes on the unanticipated effects of the pandemic on STEM teaching and learning. The summary includes research from RAPID and non-RAPID awards across a range of NSF directorates, divisions, and programs, and draws on research conducted on both K-12 and undergraduate STEM teaching and learning.…
In this brief report, we share early selected findings from a review and synthesis of research outcomes on the unanticipated effects of the pandemic on STEM teaching and learning. The summary includes research from RAPID and non-RAPID awards across a range of NSF directorates, divisions, and programs, and draws on research conducted on both K-12 and undergraduate STEM teaching and learning.…
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Event | NSF Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Forum webinar
Dear Colleagues: You are invited to participate in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Forum webinar on July 19, 2022, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time. To participate in this Forum, please Register Now. The topics for this Forum webinar will include ORCID and SciENcv; Project Reporting and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (…
Dear Colleagues: You are invited to participate in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Forum webinar on July 19, 2022, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time. To participate in this Forum, please Register Now. The topics for this Forum webinar will include ORCID and SciENcv; Project Reporting and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (…
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Newsletter | June 2022 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, Happy summer, and welcome to the most recent new awardees! For those preparing to submit proposals for the next DRK-12 deadline (October 5, 2022), we invite you to listen to our recent informational webinar on the DRK-12 solicitation, in which DRK-12 Program Lead Mike Steele offers guidance on proposal writing and submission. If you’re designing your project, now is the perfect…
Dear Colleagues, Happy summer, and welcome to the most recent new awardees! For those preparing to submit proposals for the next DRK-12 deadline (October 5, 2022), we invite you to listen to our recent informational webinar on the DRK-12 solicitation, in which DRK-12 Program Lead Mike Steele offers guidance on proposal writing and submission. If you’re designing your project, now is the perfect…
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Event | HSI Program Network Resource Centers and Hubs (HSI-Net) Letter of Intent Deadline
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Learn more at https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/hsi-program-network-resource….
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Event | HSI Program Network Resource Centers and Hubs (HSI-Net) Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more at https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/hsi-program-network-resource….
Learn more at https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/hsi-program-network-resource….
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Resource | Examining Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Answer Changing Behavior on a Content Knowledge for Teaching Science Assessment
Preservice elementary teachers (PSTs) prepare for various standardized assessments, such as the Praxis® licensure assessment. However, there is little research on test-taking behavior and test-taking strategies for this examinee population. A common belief and instruction given in some test preparation materials is that examinees should stick to their initial answer choice. Decades of research…
Preservice elementary teachers (PSTs) prepare for various standardized assessments, such as the Praxis® licensure assessment. However, there is little research on test-taking behavior and test-taking strategies for this examinee population. A common belief and instruction given in some test preparation materials is that examinees should stick to their initial answer choice. Decades of research…
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Project Spotlight | Teaching & Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted numerous aspects of our lives including education, placing new demands and constraints on families, teachers, and students. In this Spotlight, five projects funded through NSF’s Rapid Response Research (RAPID) funding mechanism share their research and development efforts to understand the impacts of the pandemic on STEM teaching and…
The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted numerous aspects of our lives including education, placing new demands and constraints on families, teachers, and students. In this Spotlight, five projects funded through NSF’s Rapid Response Research (RAPID) funding mechanism share their research and development efforts to understand the impacts of the pandemic on STEM teaching and…
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Event | NSF Q&A Office Hours for the 2022 ITEST Solicitation: Budget, Data Management Plan, Post-doctoral Mentoring Plan
This will be an “office hours” style discussion and will be geared towards answering questions for those preparing their proposals for the August 12, 2022 solicitation deadline. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the event registration, or at any time during the hour-long event. Register for July 22
This will be an “office hours” style discussion and will be geared towards answering questions for those preparing their proposals for the August 12, 2022 solicitation deadline. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the event registration, or at any time during the hour-long event. Register for July 22
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Event | NSF Q&A Office Hours for the 2022 ITEST Solicitation: Project Types
This will be an “office hours” style discussion and will be geared towards answering questions for those preparing their proposals for the August 12, 2022 solicitation deadline. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the event registration, or at any time during the hour-long event. Register for June 24
This will be an “office hours” style discussion and will be geared towards answering questions for those preparing their proposals for the August 12, 2022 solicitation deadline. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the event registration, or at any time during the hour-long event. Register for June 24
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Resource | The Centrality of Student-Generated Representation in Investigating Generalizations about the Operations
This article addresses the nature of student-generated representations that support students’ early algebraic reasoning in the realm of generalized arithmetic. We analyzed representations created by students for the following qualities: representations that distinguish the behavior of one operation from another, that support an explanation of a specific case of a generalization, and that support…
This article addresses the nature of student-generated representations that support students’ early algebraic reasoning in the realm of generalized arithmetic. We analyzed representations created by students for the following qualities: representations that distinguish the behavior of one operation from another, that support an explanation of a specific case of a generalization, and that support…
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Resource | Narrative-Supported Math Problem Solving in Digital Game-based Learning
Narrative as a game design feature constantly yields mixed results for learning in the literature. The purpose of this exploratory mixed-methods case study was to examine design heuristics and implications governing the role of narratives in a digital game-based learning (DGBL) environment for math problem solving. We collected data via observation, semi-structured interviewing, and video…
Narrative as a game design feature constantly yields mixed results for learning in the literature. The purpose of this exploratory mixed-methods case study was to examine design heuristics and implications governing the role of narratives in a digital game-based learning (DGBL) environment for math problem solving. We collected data via observation, semi-structured interviewing, and video…
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Event | Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Project Execution Plan Development Workshop (Session 1)
This workshop will prepare social and behavioral science and education researchers for the submission of a NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure proposal. The workshop focuses specifically on development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), which guides the project management for such a project. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of what a PEP is, what PEP requirements are for NSF…
This workshop will prepare social and behavioral science and education researchers for the submission of a NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure proposal. The workshop focuses specifically on development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), which guides the project management for such a project. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of what a PEP is, what PEP requirements are for NSF…
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Event | Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Project Execution Plan Development Workshop (Session 2)
This workshop will prepare social and behavioral science and education researchers for the submission of a NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure proposal. The workshop focuses specifically on development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), which guides the project management for such a project. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of what a PEP is, what PEP requirements are for NSF…
This workshop will prepare social and behavioral science and education researchers for the submission of a NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure proposal. The workshop focuses specifically on development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), which guides the project management for such a project. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of what a PEP is, what PEP requirements are for NSF…
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Early Career News | NORC at the University of Chicago Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion Scholars Program
NORC at the University of Chicago leads a Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion (DREI) Scholars Program, an opportunity for early career scholars to engage in critical research under the supervision of NORC expert staff, build skills, and participate in a robust mentoring and career networking program. The program advances the skills of emerging research scientists, data scientists,…
NORC at the University of Chicago leads a Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion (DREI) Scholars Program, an opportunity for early career scholars to engage in critical research under the supervision of NORC expert staff, build skills, and participate in a robust mentoring and career networking program. The program advances the skills of emerging research scientists, data scientists,…
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Early Career News | William T. Grant Foundation Early-Career Reviewer Program
The early-career reviewer program recruits early-career researchers to serve as peer-reviewers of grant proposals submitted to the William T. Grant Foundation for studies on improving the use of research evidence. Apart from reading and evaluating grant proposals in their area of expertise, early-career reviewers receive personalized feedback from Foundation program officers and have access to…
The early-career reviewer program recruits early-career researchers to serve as peer-reviewers of grant proposals submitted to the William T. Grant Foundation for studies on improving the use of research evidence. Apart from reading and evaluating grant proposals in their area of expertise, early-career reviewers receive personalized feedback from Foundation program officers and have access to…
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Resource | The Development and Assessment of Counting-based Cardinal Number Concepts
The give-n task is widely used in developmental psychology to indicate young children’s knowledge or use of the cardinality principle (CP): the last number word used in the counting process indicates the total number of items in a collection. Fuson (1988) distinguished between the CP, which she called the count-cardinal concept, and the cardinal-count concept, which she argued is a more advanced…
The give-n task is widely used in developmental psychology to indicate young children’s knowledge or use of the cardinality principle (CP): the last number word used in the counting process indicates the total number of items in a collection. Fuson (1988) distinguished between the CP, which she called the count-cardinal concept, and the cardinal-count concept, which she argued is a more advanced…
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Resource | Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Use of Students’ Incorrect Answers in Supporting Collective Argumentation
This study illustrates how two secondary mathematics teachers used students’ incorrect answers as they supported students’ engagement in collective argumentation. Three ways of supporting argumentation when students contributed incorrect answers are exemplified, and the structures of these arguments are investigated. Then, by focusing on the correctness of argument components as represented by…
This study illustrates how two secondary mathematics teachers used students’ incorrect answers as they supported students’ engagement in collective argumentation. Three ways of supporting argumentation when students contributed incorrect answers are exemplified, and the structures of these arguments are investigated. Then, by focusing on the correctness of argument components as represented by…
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Newsletter | May 2022 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, More than 40 DRK-12 projects presented videos in the recent STEM For All Video Showcase. It isn’t too late to view those videos to learn about current work! For those considering submitting a proposal for future work, please join NSF for a webinar on the DRK-12 program and solicitation. Based on the results of the Spring 2022 DRK-12 portfolio survey, one in 10 of the…
Dear Colleagues, More than 40 DRK-12 projects presented videos in the recent STEM For All Video Showcase. It isn’t too late to view those videos to learn about current work! For those considering submitting a proposal for future work, please join NSF for a webinar on the DRK-12 program and solicitation. Based on the results of the Spring 2022 DRK-12 portfolio survey, one in 10 of the…
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Blog | Affordances and Challenges of 360 Video in Teacher Education
In the spring of 2018, I began recording and studying the use of 360 video for mathematics teacher education with my colleague Rick Ferdig. Following a pilot study, we were fortunate to receive funding from NSF to explore the potential of this medium to facilitate teachers’ professional knowledge and noticing. When I mention 360 video to colleagues, it is often confused as just another Swivl…
In the spring of 2018, I began recording and studying the use of 360 video for mathematics teacher education with my colleague Rick Ferdig. Following a pilot study, we were fortunate to receive funding from NSF to explore the potential of this medium to facilitate teachers’ professional knowledge and noticing. When I mention 360 video to colleagues, it is often confused as just another Swivl…
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Event | Informational Webinar on DCL: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity
A new Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity describes a new NSF funding opportunity. Attend informational webinars to learn more: May 26, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wsde2TuLT-GRFeybfue4AQ Jun 14, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time…
A new Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity describes a new NSF funding opportunity. Attend informational webinars to learn more: May 26, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wsde2TuLT-GRFeybfue4AQ Jun 14, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time…
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Event | Informational Webinar on DCL: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity
A new Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity describes a new NSF funding opportunity. Attend informational webinars to learn more: May 26, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wsde2TuLT-GRFeybfue4AQ Jun 14, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time…
A new Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity describes a new NSF funding opportunity. Attend informational webinars to learn more: May 26, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wsde2TuLT-GRFeybfue4AQ Jun 14, 2022, 3-4 PM Eastern Time…
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Event | How to Create a High-Quality Engagement Plan to Disseminate STEM Research and Innovations
The Evidence Quality and Reach Hub (EQR Hub) hosted a free webinar on creating high-quality engagement plans for sharing STEM research and innovations. Emily Loney, senior researcher and communication expert at the American Institutes for Research, reviewed the benefits of creating an engagement plan, introduced the main components of such a plan, and discussed what types of products get noticed…
The Evidence Quality and Reach Hub (EQR Hub) hosted a free webinar on creating high-quality engagement plans for sharing STEM research and innovations. Emily Loney, senior researcher and communication expert at the American Institutes for Research, reviewed the benefits of creating an engagement plan, introduced the main components of such a plan, and discussed what types of products get noticed…
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Project Spotlight | Video-Enhanced Teacher Education
In this Spotlight, learn how seven DRK-12 projects are leveraging video to enhance teacher learning. Blog writer, Karl Kosko, describes 360 video and approaches to using the immersive video technology in teacher education. In this Spotlight... Blog | Affordances and Challenges of 360 Video in Teacher Education by Karl Kosko Featured Projects Design and Implementation of Immersive…
In this Spotlight, learn how seven DRK-12 projects are leveraging video to enhance teacher learning. Blog writer, Karl Kosko, describes 360 video and approaches to using the immersive video technology in teacher education. In this Spotlight... Blog | Affordances and Challenges of 360 Video in Teacher Education by Karl Kosko Featured Projects Design and Implementation of Immersive…
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Announcement | Recognized DRK-12 Videos at the STEM for All Video Showcase
More than 40 DRK-12 projects shared their work in 3-min videos during the 2022 STEM For All Video Showcase. Congratulations to the six DRK-12 videos recognized for public and facilitator's choice awards! Public Choice Exploring Virtual Reality with Secondary STEM Teachers Facilitator's Choice Adaptive Dialog: Teachers & Students Deepen Science Ideas Impact Study: STEM-Innovation and Design…
More than 40 DRK-12 projects shared their work in 3-min videos during the 2022 STEM For All Video Showcase. Congratulations to the six DRK-12 videos recognized for public and facilitator's choice awards! Public Choice Exploring Virtual Reality with Secondary STEM Teachers Facilitator's Choice Adaptive Dialog: Teachers & Students Deepen Science Ideas Impact Study: STEM-Innovation and Design…
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Announcement | Informational Webinar on NSF's DRK-12 Solicitation
CADRE will host an NSF-led webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation 20-572 on June 16, 2022, 1-2 PM ET. If you are planning to submit a DRK-12 proposal (deadline October 5, 2022), we encourage you to register and attend. Find proposal development resources in our NSF Proposal Toolkit. If you are preparing a DRK-12 proposal for the first time, find guidance in our Proposal Development Timeline and in our…
CADRE will host an NSF-led webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation 20-572 on June 16, 2022, 1-2 PM ET. If you are planning to submit a DRK-12 proposal (deadline October 5, 2022), we encourage you to register and attend. Find proposal development resources in our NSF Proposal Toolkit. If you are preparing a DRK-12 proposal for the first time, find guidance in our Proposal Development Timeline and in our…
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Event | Informational Webinar on NSF's DRK-12 Solicitation
CADRE will host an NSF-led webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation 20-572 on June 16, 2022, 1-2 PM ET. If you are planning to submit a DRK-12 proposal (deadline October 5, 2022), we encourage you to register and attend. Find proposal development resources in our NSF Proposal Toolkit. If you are preparing a DRK-12 proposal for the first time, find guidance in our Proposal Development Timeline and in our…
CADRE will host an NSF-led webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation 20-572 on June 16, 2022, 1-2 PM ET. If you are planning to submit a DRK-12 proposal (deadline October 5, 2022), we encourage you to register and attend. Find proposal development resources in our NSF Proposal Toolkit. If you are preparing a DRK-12 proposal for the first time, find guidance in our Proposal Development Timeline and in our…
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Event | NSF ITEST Proposal Conceptualization Webinar: Ingredients of a Competitive ITEST Proposal
Join STELAR for a special presentation by NSF Program Officers on Thursday, June 2, from 1-2:30 pm ET. Session description: A panel of NSF Program Officers will discuss the key aspects for conceptualizing a competitive ITEST proposal, providing brief presentations on each of the topics below followed by an opportunity for audience questions. REGISTER Format: Each topic will be…
Join STELAR for a special presentation by NSF Program Officers on Thursday, June 2, from 1-2:30 pm ET. Session description: A panel of NSF Program Officers will discuss the key aspects for conceptualizing a competitive ITEST proposal, providing brief presentations on each of the topics below followed by an opportunity for audience questions. REGISTER Format: Each topic will be…
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