Workshop Pre-Work: Project EDDIE Module Adopters' Workshop
Greetings, future Project EDDIE Module Adopters' Workshop attendees!
In preparation for the workshop, we've prepared some ramp-up exercises for you, described below.
Time constraints will not allow us to spend our workshop time working through a complete module. Given that, ramping up on your own in advance is the best way to make the most out of our time together. Your colleagues will appreciate the investment you put into preparation. Note that all links on this page open in a new window.
Taking the time to do the pre-work means:
- You'll get practice using the Project EDDIE module and learn more about the A-B-C scaffolded design
- We can all start the workshop with a common knowledge foundation
- Each of you gets the most out of the individual working time and working groups
Exercises
1) Log in to your SERC account and access the workspace
One of the key features of the workshop is that discussions, action plans, and other workshop outcomes are recorded in a private online workspace. You will be working in the private workspace before and during the workshop. A SERC account is required to access the workspace.
If you already have a SERC account, proceed to step 2 to confirm your access. If you do not have a SERC account, please create one:
- Go to http://serc.carleton.edu/account and complete the fields to set up an account. Be sure to use the same email address you used to register for the workshop. This is the email address that the system is expecting for you.
- Once you have a SERC account, visit the private Participant Workspace to make sure you can access it.
If you have problems creating an account or accessing the workspace, please contact Monica Bruckner (mbruckne@carleton.edu).
You'll use this workspace for your pre-work as well as during the workshop.
2) Read through the module you are most interested in adopting, including the student handouts and respond to prompts in your Personal Workspace
- Identify a module that you would like to use in your course.
- Skim parts A, B, & C of the activity, including the student handouts, noting how these activities scaffold to allow students to develop skills in conducting inquiry and problem solving using big data.
- Take notes on your experience using the guiding questions in your personal planning workspace. Once in your personal workspace, you can activate the editor by clicking on the red edit button in the upper right corner of the page.
- Write down any questions/sticking points you'd like to discuss
3) Additional resources to explore
- Instructor Stories: document how instructors have used modules in their classrooms, spanning from small to large classes at a variety of institution types. These may give you ideas to try in your course.
- Statistical Vignettes: are short illustrated presentations that explore common statistical misconceptions in earth and environmental sciences. These may be pared with EDDIE modules to help students improve their quantitative reasoning skills.
- Project EDDIE Video Collection: provides tutorials for software and tools that may be useful for you and/or your students.
4) Let us know which session(s) you plan to attend
- Please complete this form to let us know which session(s) you plan to attend by November 1. This will assist us in planning. (Note that this form will appear each time you load this page. You only need to complete it once and should receive a thank you message and confirmation email upon pressing the submit button.)