Introductory InTeGrate-rich Physical Geology course part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Introductory Integrate-rich Physical Geology course
Friday, September 28, 2018 10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET Presenter: Elizabeth Nagy-Shadman (Pasadena City College) This webinar is part of a series supporting teaching with InTeGrate ...

Introduction to InTeGrate Modules: Hands-on, data-rich, and socially relevant geoscience activities part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Introduction to InTeGrate Modules
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Using Model-Based Reasoning and Experiential Learning to Understand and Improve Sustainability in a Campus Food System part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Sustainability in a Campus Food System
The development of students' ability to address interdisciplinary problems and incorporate systems thinking are essential attributes of the materials developed through the InTeGrate project. This webinar describes experiential learning and work-learning strategies that can be used to complement approaches featured in several InTeGrate modules for incorporating sustainability into degree programs using a local institutional context. This webinar features the work by Geoff Habron who has used the model-based reasoning approach developed by the NSF-funded EMBeRS project to help students understand their assumptions about the campus food system and track the development of their shared understanding through a series of individual and group reflections and systems mapping exercises (model-based reasoning). The goal is for students to grasp the complexity, yet feasibility, of improving the sustainability of the food system with a focus on environmental responsibility and social justice. Geoff's work seeks to tackle the challenge of understanding, teaching, and employing learning processes that enable diverse disciplinary perspectives to be integrated into more comprehensive conceptual frameworks that enable more effective conduct of interdisciplinary and actionable socio-environmental science. The objectives of this webinar are: a) introduce the theory of model-based reasoning as an experiential learning tool to foster thinking across disciplinary boundaries; b) demonstrate the development of planning and implementation of partnerships with campus based food system units, and c) illustrate examples of student learning and proposed systems changes that emerged

Assessing the Impact of InTeGrate Materials in Introductory Environmental Science and Botany Courses part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Assessing the Impact of InTeGrate Materials in Introductory Environmental Science and Botany Courses
Using InTeGrate modules in an Introduction to Environmental Science course since the Spring of 2016 has resulted in measurable gains in student achievement in objectives related to soils, agriculture, mining, climate change, among other topics. Utilizing the QUBES InTeGrate Faculty Mentoring Network (FMN) in Spring 2016 was invaluable for guidance with modifying and launching the initial modules used in the course: 'A Growing Concern' and 'Soils, Systems, and Society.' Additional modules were added in the Fall of 2016 to strengthen the course and implementations of previous modules were improved. Recent experiences as a co-mentor for QUBES InTeGrate FMN in Spring 2017, has led to new depths of reflection, additional modules utilized, and new courses employed. Student feedback and results of assessments will be shared as part of the session.

Moving sustainability forward through community partnerships, collaborative initiatives, and earth advocacy part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Moving sustainability forward through community partnerships, collaborative initiatives, and earth advocacy
Service to communities and earth advocacy empowers students and faculty as change agents. There are numerous approaches to introduce these topics, but integrating them into the curriculum and campus ethos takes sustained effort. This webinar will provide examples and strategies to incorporate these topics into your course, program, or campus. Sarah Fortner, the Wittenberg University Implementation program leader and A Growing Concern module co-author, will provide strategies for partnering with local experts to tackle community challenges or to advocate for policy change. She will highlight a course and programmatic approach centered around collecting or analyzing data. Sean Cornell, the Shippensburg University Implementation program leader and Coastal Processes, Hazards, and Society course co-author, will discuss the successes of the implementation program to integrate sustainability into general education curriculum and enhance service-learning, co-curricular opportunities for students, and professional development opportunities for faculty. The webinar will include 30 minutes of presentations and 25 minutes of discussion. Participants are encouraged to both ask questions of the presenters and discuss their own experiences regarding sustainability and serving communities.

Addressing Earthquake Hazards with LiDAR, GPS, and InSAR in Upper-level Undergraduate Courses part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Addressing Earthquake Hazards with Lidar, GPS, and InSAR in Upper-level Undergraduate Courses
Thursday, April 13th 10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET Presenters: Beth Pratt-Sitaula (UNAVCO), Gareth Funning (University of California-Riverside), and Phil Resor (Wesleyan University) This ...

Integrating Hazards and Societal Impact into Your Course part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Integrating Hazards and Societal Impact into Your Course
Hazards and societal impact are vital topics for teaching about the Earth. These issues are commonly touched on in introductory courses, but they are not investigated deeply. If students are given more time and structured examples to explore issues, they can develop a greater sense of the importance of societal impacts. The Map Your Hazards! Assessing Vulnerability, Hazards, and Risk module provides material to delve further into societal impact. Brittany Brand, Map Your Hazards module co-author, will provide an overview of the module and learning objectives for each unit. She will highlight student examples of vulnerability and risk maps and share common places students struggle with the module. Finally, she will discuss how the module has been modified for different courses and discuss how it could fit into the curriculum. Myla Jeffries, the Community Outreach Specialist for Ada County Emergency Management will discuss her experience consulting and collaborating with geoscience faculty and students. The webinar will include 30 minutes of presentations and 25 minutes of discussion. Participants are encouraged to both ask questions of the presenters and discuss their own experiences regarding incorporating hazards and societal impact into their course.

Addressing Food Security Issues in Your Course part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Addressing Food Security in Your Course
Next Webinar Water and Food Sustainability Wednesday, February 15th 10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET Thursday, February 9th 9:00 am PT | 10:00 am MT | 11:00 am CT | 12:00 pm ET Presenters: ...

Addressing Energy Sources and their Impact on the Environment part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Addressing Energy Sources and their Impact on the Environment
Next Webinar Climate, Oceans, and Atmosphere Thursday, November 17th 10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET Friday, October 28th 9:00 am PT | 10:00 am MT | 11:00 am CT | 12:00 pm ET Presenters: Pete ...

Addressing Water Resources and Sustainability in Upper-level Undergraduate Courses part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Addressing Water Resources and Sustainability in Upper-level Undergraduate Courses
Issues related to water resources and sustainability are topics that showcase the interactions between geoscience, engineering, policy, and society. Teaching about these topics helps students see the connections between geoscience and their daily lives. This webinar will highlight teaching strategies and examples ranging from in-class activities to capstone projects that help student consider water resources and sustainability using real data. GETSI editor, Beth Pratt-Sitaula will discuss the roles of InTeGrate and GETSI in developing geoscience materials that address societal issues. Bruce Douglas, a GETSI module author, will discuss the module, "Measuring Water Resources with GPS, Gravity, and Traditional Methods". Gigi Richard, an InTeGrate module author, will discuss the module, "Water Sustainability in Cities". The webinar will include 30 minutes of presentations and 25 minutes of discussion. Participants are encouraged to both ask questions of the presenters and discuss their own experiences regarding water resources and sustainability.