ESA Data Explorers FMN (2019)
Schedule
Proposed Schedule
**Please note that the schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Please check back often for updates.**
Kick-off Meeting
- Recording link: https://youtu.be/h09nz2PXRRY (this is an unlisted video, so only those who have the link can view it)
Groups
Participants will be split into two groups to maximize finding a common time to work together. The groups will meet every other week and be facilitated by John and Kiersten. During the time between meetings, participants should be meeting with other participants (at least one) via e-mail, QUBES forum, phone call, Zoom meeting, etc. to discuss the topic for the week. You can meet with the same participant each week or talk with different members. Click on the "Members" tool link for a list of participants and the ability to message. Feel free to share contact information if you do not want to communicate via messaging in QUBES. The biweekly 30 minute meetings are an opportunity to report out with others on the discussions you had prior to the meeting.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
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| Members: Catherine, Valerie, Kristen, Megan, Helian, Kaitlin, Nancy | Members: Jillian, Elena, Michelle, Mela |
| Facilitator: John Doudna | Facilitator: Kiersten Newtoff |
| Meeting time: Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30AM EST | Meeting time: Tuesdays, 5:00 - 5:30PM EST |
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Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/950210240 Meeting Notes: 03/08/2019 |
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/259828725 |
Google Drive materials can be found here (Implementation plans).
Semester Schedule
| Week of Meeting | Topic/Theme | Task Before Meeting | Deliverable to Present at Meeting | Implementation Plan |
| Feb 4-8 | Module Brainstorming I | Post in QUBES forum in the each of the 2 module topics. Post current/rough ideas on what you will do with the module. | Which modules (2), around when in the semester, for which class. Very general modifications. | Metadata (top few rows) |
| Feb 18-22 | Module Brainstorming II |
Meet with at least one other member who shares an interest in one of your modules (preferably the module that you plan to do first). Discuss changes you are considering and challenges with the current module to work through.
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Brief overview of proposed adaptations to the module. | Questions 1, 3, and 4 for Module 1 |
| Mar 4-8 | Integrating quantitative reasoning | Read the article Quantitative Reasoning Learning Goals. Meet with at least one other member to further discuss which quantitative skills you are trying to address in your course(s) and ideas you have at attaining those objectives | Report out Quantitative Reasoning meetings | |
| Mar 18-22 | Module Brainstorming III |
Meet with at least one other member who shares an interest in one of your modules (preferably the module that you wish to do second). Discuss changes you are considering and challenges with the current module to work through.
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Brief overview of proposed adaptations to the module | Questions 1, 3, and 4 for Module 2 |
| Apr 1-5 | Math Anxiety | Look through the QUBES group BIOMAAP (Biology Students Math Attitudes and Anxiety Program) and learn about growth versus fixed mindset and review activities to help address math anxiety. Meet with at least one other member to reflect on your past courses and things you could do in the future to address math anxiety. | Report out from Math Anxiety conversations | |
| Apr 15-19 | Assessments | Read paper 1, 2, 3, 4: Infusing Quantitative Literacy into Introductory Biology. Meet with at least one other member and discuss how you currently assess quantitative skills. From the paper, discuss how their methodology may (or may not) aid in developing quantitative assessments. | Report out from Assessment conversations | Question 2 for both modules, reflection questions if completed the module |
| Apr 29 - May 3 | Group Choice | TBD | Report out | Question 5 for both modules, reflection questions if completed the module |
| May 13-17 | Publishing Materials | Prepare implementation plans and adaptation materials | Progress of implementation plan | Both implementation plans and adaptation materials should be complete |
| May 27-31 | Closing Out | Materials should be published in QUBES by June 1 |