Anyone can follow a course on P2PU. Participating is the next level of engagement. The sign-up is a space where interested individuals can express their interest and background in the topic and commit to working with the rest of the participants. Please answer the following set(s) of questions if you want to become a participant or organizer.
Standard Set
This set of signup questions is common to all study groups, courses, ... in P2PU. The answers to these questions will be public once you get accepted.
- What made you interested in this topic?
- What do you hope to achieve by participating?
- Are you interested in helping with the course organization?
Answers
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Ms Courtney
June 24, 2012, 10:32 a.m.
Bio:
I teach high school Chemistry and Earth Science at Early College International High School in Rochester, NY.
Location: Rochester, NY
Standard Set Answer:
I am looking for new ways to increase student engagement in chemistry and earth science. I have a class set of iPads available and the kids enjoy using them. I have not yet used any of these simulations with students but I would like to be able to incorporate them throughout my classes next year. I am hoping to increase student motivation and engagement and thereby increase their achievement. Our student population struggles tremendously with math and science. I am thinking I may be able to introduce this model to our math teachers as a tool also.
I am not interested in course organization at this time. I think I will have my hands full for now!
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Beca
June 21, 2012, 4:16 p.m.
Bio:
Chemistry & Physics teacher at rural high school (2nd career, or is it 3rd <g.>) - 2 yrs exp.
BS Chemistry, BA Physics, PhD Biophysics, industrial R&D experience, doctoral & postdoctoral research in biomedical sciences
Location: Elizabeth, WV
Standard Set Answer:
What made you interested in this topic?
I've used a number of the PhET simulations in my chemistry classes last year and found they to be very good tools for getting students to explore concepts. I want to build on that in this next year.
What do you hope to achieve by participating?
Get some ideas about implementation of these simulations in an inquiry format.
Are you interested in helping with the course organization?
Sure, if needed...
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Hittendra Nagin
June 21, 2012, 12:44 p.m.
Bio:
Location:
Standard Set Answer:
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Investiagting blended learning for primary/secondary school
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Experience online learning
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Not yet
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Hannah Jade
June 14, 2012, 1:02 a.m.
Bio:
hi
Location: NYC
Standard Set Answer:
I hope to delve into the field of math and science in a different environment. at my school I did not have a good experience and I hope to try again. I love both subjects I just wish I can learn more. I don't know how I could help with the class organization. I wish to be a student
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Lisa
June 13, 2012, 2:14 a.m.
Bio:
High school science teacher, use simulations in class lectures, integrate more technology into class to appeal to the 21st century learners
Location:
Standard Set Answer:
I want to incorporate simulations in my lesson plans for high school chemistry and physics classes.
I hope to achieve the skills to use Phet simulations effectively in a classroom setting.
I am not interested in helping with the course organization.
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Jason Maitland
May 29, 2012, 11:55 a.m.
Bio:
I am currently the Head of Education Technology at Rundle College. I have been involved as a leader in the field for over 25 years.
Location: Rundle College Calgary
Standard Set Answer:
What made you interested in this topic?
I have been involved in education technology for over 25 years. The differentiation of teaching and learning through the use of technology has been forefront, however in the last several years I have been immensely interested the differentiation of mathematics and the role that technology might play. I have been involved in; piloting intensive remediation for students with dyscalculia, real world inquiry based mathematics and math visualizations using geogebra.
What do you hope to achieve by participating?
Currently we are doing a lot with science simulations. This has been an easy fit. However, mathematics has always been an enigma. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of how mathematical simulations might play a role in the differentiation of mathematics for students from k-12.
Are you interested in helping with the course organization?
Before I answer that... I'd be very interested in finding out what is involved.
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Anonym
May 13, 2012, 6:46 p.m.
Bio:
Veteran Science Teacher, Rookie Chemistry Teacher!
Location: Indianapolis
Standard Set Answer:
I have used a couple pHet simulations and I want to use more and have them more imbedded in my instruction - rather than an afterthought.
I hope to acheive the skills and knowledge needed to integrate pHet into my classroom routine.
I am not interested in helping with course organization.
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Trish Loeblein
April 23, 2012, 2:53 p.m.
Bio:
I work on the PhET team to help design sims, use the sims in chemistry, physics and math classes at a high school. I have been a teacher for 30 years and worked with PhET since 2004. I write inquiry-based activities and clicker questions for many sims. Presently, I have about 115 activities on the open source teaching ideas. Last year, there were over 600,000 downloads of my activities. I also hold workshops for using PhET and clickers too.PhET is a Creative Commons License group. The simulations are available to use online or they can be downloaded and are translated into many languages. There are over 600 activities that teachers have shared for other teachers to use or adapt.
Location: PhET Univeristy of Colorado Boulder
Standard Set Answer:
I have used PhET in my high school chemistry, physics, and math courses since 2004. I also work on the PhET team. I am hoping to learn how to collaborate online with other teachers who want to use PhET. I will be helping with the course organization.
