Dawn Kopacz

Atmospheric Sciences

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Workshop Participant, Website Contributor

Website Content Contributions

Conference Presentations (3)

The State of Active Learning in the Atmospheric Sciences: Strategies Instructors Use and Directions for Future Research part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program:Oral Sessions:Oral Session VI
Extensive research within STEM fields has demonstrated that active learning leads to greater educational success for students relative to traditional lecture methods. While studies have explored active learning ...

A Compilation of Atmospheric and Climate Science Misconceptions part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program:Oral Sessions:Oral Session V
Misconceptions, incorrect or partially correct ideas, can impede the learning process. Therefore, knowledge of existing misconceptions is a critical component of teaching and learning. Project 2061 documented more ...

A Synthesis of Current Literature in Atmospheric Science Education part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2020:Program:Poster Sessions:Posters
Teaching and learning about the atmosphere is an integral part of Earth science education, yet the atmosphere is distinctly different from the geosphere, especially as it deals primarily with complex fluid ...

Other Contribution (1)

Standing on the Shoulders of DBER Giants to Advance a New Community: Atmospheric Science Education Research (ASER) part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program
Join the ASER working group for a discussion and brainstorming session about the current state of ASER and plans for the future. We especially welcome those with a historical perspective on the evolution of GER who ...