Challenges are student phobias of math and science, lack of time, lack of TA knowledge/background in meteorology and still making it interesting/relevant
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By the end of this workshop participants will:
Please bring a device with internet access to this workshop!
1:30 Welcome and Introductions
1:40 Warm-up Weather Challenge: Train your eyes on the skies!(Weather Ready Student - Handout (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 28kB Jul20 17))
2:05 Discussion: Where do you hope to bring weather into your courses? What are your greatest challenges in teaching about weather?
2:25 Ideas for preparing 'weather-ready' students: weather websites for introductory-level students; using weather data; simple demos; preparing for and responding to severe weather (PPT from Wx-Ready Workshop (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 29.8MB Jul20 17))
2:50 Individual reflection and small-group discussion: Finding the best ways to introduce your students to weather
3:20 Develop a detailed 'classroom-ready' plan
3:30 Exchange of ideas - documenting resources and ideas for future reference
3:50 End of Workshop Evaluation
4:00 Adjourn
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