Published by Brunsell on 22 Jun 2010 at 09:57 pm
scichat
Find the #scichat archives here.
Vote for the next #scichat topic here. Please suggest future topics in the comment section!
The first #scichat speed geeking session will be at 9:00 PM (Eastern) on 9/21/2010.
The community has spoken! Starting on 09/14/2010, #scichat is moving to every Tuesday at 9:00 PM Eastern. We will alternate weeks between focused topic discussions and speed geeking. Speed geeking simply gives us the time and space to brainstorm ideas and share resources.
For example, a “speed geeking” session could (loosely) revolve around the theme of online simulations. Participants would tweet their favorites and examples of how the simulations can be used. Of course, conversations could branch off in many directions, but the focus would be on generating a large list of quality resources. We won’t vote for these, but instead just go with the flow.
The SciDo Collaborative
The goal of the SciDo Collaborative is to turn our #scichat discussions in to action. Join. Learn. Do. Share. http://scido.wikispaces.com/
The #scichat Challenge
#scichat challenges are yet another way to turn our #scichat discussions in to action. Have fun by completing the challenge with others! Details for the first #scichat challenge (ends October 22, 2010) are available here.
Overview
If you have ever been to an education conference, you will probably agree that a lot of the best learning comes from the discussions between sessions, dinner, or at other “unscripted” times when you have the opportunity to share with other passionate professionals. We need these types of interactions to keep moving our craft forward.
#scichat provides a way for scientists and educators to engage in an ongoing discussion with the goal of sharing ideas, growing professionally and improving the teaching of science. This “hashtag” can be used at any time to share your thoughts or resources with other science educators. However, the real power of #scichat is to develop a community through real-time events every other Tuesday night (9:00 Eastern). The topic for each event will usually be selected in advance by the community. We will also occasionally have #scichat special events and Twinterviews.
Although #scichat is “moderated” by Eric Brunsell and Jeff Goldstein, it is very much a participant driven community!
Participating in #scichat
21stcenturychem on 22 Jun 2010 at 11:05 pm #
Two topic ideas
-communication in science. How can we prepare our students to not only think like scientists but to read and communicate like scientists?
-ideal 21st century science classroom. What does it look like? How do we get there?
tcash on 23 Jun 2010 at 12:25 pm #
Wow, what a great lineup of topics! Can we do them all?
Brunsell on 23 Jun 2010 at 1:43 pm #
Thanks for the comment - I hope we can get through all of them over the next few weeks — it depends on which ones the community votes for!
Britt Gow on 06 Jul 2010 at 6:05 am #
Hi Eric,
First time at #scichat - is it on Twitter, Elluminate or Skype? How do I access the chat? Is it Eastern US time or Eastern Standard Time (I’m from Australia)? Sorry for the niave questions.
Nancy Bryant on 06 Jul 2010 at 12:25 pm #
Hi Eric,
I can’t seem to vote here. Maybe I am too late, since it’s already July 6th? Oh well- looking forward to the scichat tonight. All the topics sound good.
Brunsell on 06 Jul 2010 at 1:04 pm #
Britt-
#scichat is on Twitter. You do need a Twitter account to participate. If you are new to Twitter, the easiest way to participate is to use the Twitter website and have two different windows open. One should have the search for #scichat and the second should show all of the @replies to you. That way, you can skim the conversation and also make sure that you catch anything directed to you.
It is at 9:00 PM US Eastern (GMT-4)
http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/usa/new-york/new-york-city/time/
Brunsell on 06 Jul 2010 at 1:06 pm #
Nancy,
The vote for today’s #scichat ended early this morning. The poll generally opens after #scichat ends and closes the morning of the next one.
brittgow on 06 Jul 2010 at 7:14 pm #
Thanks for the link - I’ll be there at 11am Wednesday, Melbourne time. I have used twitter and set up #scichat in Tweetdeck, so I hope I will be able to actively particpate. We are on school holidays at the moment, otherwise, I’d be in class!
I teach Year 6/7/8 science and VCE Biology, so I am very intersted in addressing the range of diversity in classrooms.
Brunsell on 06 Jul 2010 at 10:37 pm #
Future topic ideas (from 7/20 #scichat):
@Lauferw: Inclusive science ed.
@21stcenturychem: Future topic: Ideas for interdisciplinary projects and classroom connections #scichat
@21stcenturychem: Future topic: Facilitating authentic inquiry and student driven experimentation #scichat
porchdragon: @Brunsell #scichat I would like to see a discussion on specific uses of inquiry in the science classroom
Skype a Scientist | Technoscience on 08 Jul 2010 at 3:30 am #
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VirtualFuller on 09 Jul 2010 at 10:24 am #
Thanks Eric for the video. Just the info I needed. See you next Tuesday.
Brunsell on 20 Jul 2010 at 10:26 pm #
Future Topic Suggestions-
@gardenglen: professional development
@mtoran: gender issues in STEM
TEACHING|chemistry» Blog Archive » links for 7.28.2010 on 28 Jul 2010 at 8:01 pm #
[...] preparation for next week’s #scichat discussion (Implementing Science Inquiry), check out these great [...]
Joan Gallagher on 10 Aug 2010 at 12:16 am #
I agree with tcash. All of them!
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Aims of a Science Teacher | Technoscience on 18 Aug 2010 at 4:20 am #
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Brunsell on 28 Sep 2010 at 11:04 pm #
Ideas:
Misconceptions / Preconceptions
Connecting with experts
Marta Toran on 10 Nov 2010 at 3:00 pm #
Hey Eric, a few more possible topics for #scichat (open or structured):
-Using cell phones in the science classroom
-K-12 and university relationships (okay, that one was yours but I’m really interested)
-Parental involvement in the science classroom
-Homework
-How to reach real audiences for student projects
-Effective guest speakers (how to contact them, how to prep and structure their visit, follow ups, etc.)