http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/ NSDL seminar Web Seminar (January 30th, 2007) , Charging into Electrostatics with ComPADRE, the NSDL Pathway Portal for astronomy and physics. Great questions and discussion! Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:32:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-153 Naomi Prado Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:52:20 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-153 I believe that science is a tough subject to teach because of the misconceptions, therefore it is important that as a techer we include experiments and hands-on activities so the students understand the concepts better. I believe that the seminar was very helpful to me and I got new ideas about how to teach science in the future. I believe that science is a tough subject to teach because of the misconceptions, therefore it is important that as a techer we include experiments and hands-on activities so the students understand the concepts better. I believe that the seminar was very helpful to me and I got new ideas about how to teach science in the future.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-111 Amanda Galindo Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:37:48 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-111 I think students can better understand science concepts when they are given hands on experiments to test them. Websites like physicsfront and comPADRE are interacitve and allow the students to discover these concepts on their own and allow for discussion in class about what the students have learned. I really enjoyed the online seminar, it was my first seminar and i think students should have the opportunity to "attend" seminars like these from a computer lab at school. I think students can better understand science concepts when they are given hands on experiments to test them. Websites like physicsfront and comPADRE are interacitve and allow the students to discover these concepts on their own and allow for discussion in class about what the students have learned. I really enjoyed the online seminar, it was my first seminar and i think students should have the opportunity to “attend” seminars like these from a computer lab at school.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-98 Amanda Freeman Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:58:22 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-98 Giving students an opportunity to watch and see these types of seminars is a great tool for the misconceptions that they do have. They will find that everything they hear is not always true. Experiments that they cannot do in their own classroom, they can watch on the internet sites. They will be able to use sites such as these to view science experiments in a technology format. Interactive seminars and sites such as these are great for students because it makes them feel a part of the experiment as well as if they were actually there participating in it. Many of the different sites will be very helpful in teaching in the future. Giving students an opportunity to watch and see these types of seminars is a great tool for the misconceptions that they do have. They will find that everything they hear is not always true. Experiments that they cannot do in their own classroom, they can watch on the internet sites. They will be able to use sites such as these to view science experiments in a technology format. Interactive seminars and sites such as these are great for students because it makes them feel a part of the experiment as well as if they were actually there participating in it. Many of the different sites will be very helpful in teaching in the future.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-94 Shawn Marie Jenson Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:32:21 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-94 I am amazed at how good the online sites are. So many of the scientific concepts are explained so clearly. In addition, there are examples and simple experiments that can be done to teach. I am one of those who like hands on learning, it helps me to really see the connections and I feel that most children learn this way also. As I navigated through some different sites I found lots of things that I could use. Most seem to be very user friendly and I think that even GT students could help put together classroom experiences using these sites like The Physics Front. I am amazed at how good the online sites are. So many of the scientific concepts are explained so clearly. In addition, there are examples and simple experiments that can be done to teach. I am one of those who like hands on learning, it helps me to really see the connections and I feel that most children learn this way also. As I navigated through some different sites I found lots of things that I could use. Most seem to be very user friendly and I think that even GT students could help put together classroom experiences using these sites like The Physics Front.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-90 Gabby Rangel Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:16:04 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-90 I also agree with Liz, science is a tough subject to teach. There are so many misconceptions about science concepts. When science was taught to me, I definitely remember all of my hands-on activities that I did. Activities ranging from disecting a worm (gross!), to investigating different rock types, building a volcano, etc. made learning fun for me. Although not all concepts may not have a hands-on activity that can be incorporated, there are various types of interactive actvities, such as the computer, that we can use to make learning meaningful to students. Providng students with various opportunites to explore concepts for themselves with help students begin to develop an interest in learning. I also agree with Liz, science is a tough subject to teach. There are so many misconceptions about science concepts. When science was taught to me, I definitely remember all of my hands-on activities that I did. Activities ranging from disecting a worm (gross!), to investigating different rock types, building a volcano, etc. made learning fun for me. Although not all concepts may not have a hands-on activity that can be incorporated, there are various types of interactive actvities, such as the computer, that we can use to make learning meaningful to students. Providng students with various opportunites to explore concepts for themselves with help students begin to develop an interest in learning.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-89 Brenda Sandoval Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:14:10 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-89 I left the seminar with great ideas that I could use with my students. The interactive participation made the experience even more meaninful. With the hands on experience it makes one feel capable of teaching others. It was very intersting how we were able to participate in the seminar. It wasn't just hearing others talk but we were able to join in the seminar. I left the seminar with great ideas that I could use with my students. The interactive participation made the experience even more meaninful. With the hands on experience it makes one feel capable of teaching others. It was very intersting how we were able to participate in the seminar. It wasn’t just hearing others talk but we were able to join in the seminar.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-87 Lisa Howerton Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:50:12 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-87 I agree with Liz. I feel like the best way to teach science concepts is through hands-on experiences. The presentation provided some great ways to get students involved in activities through which they can see science working right before their eyes. That is what they will remember. Resources such as The Physics Front and comPADRE are invaluable to science teachers because they offer so many great ideas and suggestions for lessons and activities that no one at your school may ever have thought of. No matter how great the school's adopted text book is, there is no way that it could come close to providing as many useful ideas as these and other internet sites have to offer. I agree with Liz. I feel like the best way to teach science concepts is through hands-on experiences. The presentation provided some great ways to get students involved in activities through which they can see science working right before their eyes. That is what they will remember. Resources such as The Physics Front and comPADRE are invaluable to science teachers because they offer so many great ideas and suggestions for lessons and activities that no one at your school may ever have thought of. No matter how great the school’s adopted text book is, there is no way that it could come close to providing as many useful ideas as these and other internet sites have to offer.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-78 Liz Angrove Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:40:59 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-78 Teaching science to students is hard to do, i think most of the concepts in science need to be taught hands on. You can teach out of a text book all day long but there is only so much you can learn without seeing. The more ways you teach a concept the more understanding your students will get. If they can touch it, feel it, manipulate and create concepts they will remember them. Using resources like the Physics Front, comPADRE, and other online interactive sites is key to the sucess of your students. We need to utilize our technology in the classroom. Not all expeirements can be hands on but by usung websites like those will allow students to see experiments and concepts instead of just reading about them in a book. Teaching science to students is hard to do, i think most of the concepts in science need to be taught hands on. You can teach out of a text book all day long but there is only so much you can learn without seeing. The more ways you teach a concept the more understanding your students will get. If they can touch it, feel it, manipulate and create concepts they will remember them. Using resources like the Physics Front, comPADRE, and other online interactive sites is key to the sucess of your students. We need to utilize our technology in the classroom. Not all expeirements can be hands on but by usung websites like those will allow students to see experiments and concepts instead of just reading about them in a book.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-76 Jessica Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:48:24 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-76 Having websites available, such as The Physics Front, provides such amazing resources for students and teachers. The Physics Front has a lot of valuable science information for students, and a lot of ideas (including lesson plans, activities, and more) for teachers. When students and teachers have resources and information available to them, their knowledge and experience can be so much greater. Having websites available, such as The Physics Front, provides such amazing resources for students and teachers. The Physics Front has a lot of valuable science information for students, and a lot of ideas (including lesson plans, activities, and more) for teachers. When students and teachers have resources and information available to them, their knowledge and experience can be so much greater.

]]> http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-73 Dennise Trevino Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:50:14 +0000 http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/nsta-sem6-electrostatics/2007/01/30/the-challenge-in-teaching-electrostatics/#comment-73 I believe that students are able to understand the concepts better if they had more visual aids or hands on experiments. Many students like to have the opportunity to see what they are learning to have a mental picture of the concept. This also helps them to memorize the new information and hopefully use in the future. The online resources help the students have a faster way to get connected with the information. If they are ever needing help they can always go to the website to gain some extra help. The website also gives you easy information to read and understand. I believe that students are able to understand the concepts better if they had more visual aids or hands on experiments. Many students like to have the opportunity to see what they are learning to have a mental picture of the concept. This also helps them to memorize the new information and hopefully use in the future. The online resources help the students have a faster way to get connected with the information. If they are ever needing help they can always go to the website to gain some extra help. The website also gives you easy information to read and understand.

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