http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/index.html News for Geoscience Educators for the On the Cutting Edge Professional Development Series. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/news/36844.html jigsaw technique has been the most popular cooperative learning strategy among faculty who have participated in On the Cutting Edge Course Design workshops. The jigsaw technique is a simple, well-structured cooperative learning structure that emphasizes both individual accountability and achievement of group goals, both of which are critical for improved student learning in cooperative settings.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/news/36844.html http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/news/36842.html one-day workshop focused on making your strongest case for tenure and preparing your tenure package. This is a Cutting Edge follow-on workshop, held in association with the fall AGU meeting.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/news/36842.html http://serc.carleton.edu/teachearth/news/36817.html one-day workshop will provide an opportunity for experienced and new heads and chairs of Earth and Space Science departments to discuss successful strategies and challenges with others, learn about building a strong department, and meet other heads and chairs.]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://serc.carleton.edu/teachearth/news/36817.html http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/news/guided_discovery.html Guided Discovery Problems offers a wealth of information on using this teaching method, along with several detailed examples ready to use in the classroom.]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/news/guided_discovery.html