Session: Stepping out of the Box to Put Rocks in the Heads of Non- Majors: Do Creative Teaching Techniques Enhance Learning in Post-Secondary Introductory Geology Courses? (2013 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver: 125th Anniversary of GSA (27-30 October 2013))

BRINGING HANDS-ON GEOLOGICAL PROBLEM SOLVING INTO THE INTRODUCTORY-LEVEL LECTURE HALL
Abstract ID#: 224372

SEWALL, Jacob, Department of Physical Sciences, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA 19530, sewall@kutztown.edu

GEOSTRATIONS: A GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES GAME FOR INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 225501

PARKHURST, Samantha M.¹, WRIGHT, Carrie², and FERNANDEZ, Giselle C.¹, (1) Department of Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 47712, smparkhurs@eagles.usi.edu, (2) Department of Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 47712

LESSONS FROM THE PRINCETON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION INITIATIVE: ASSESSING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY ACROSS THE CAMPUS
Abstract ID#: 228794

RIIHIMAKI, Catherine A., SCHWALM, Jaclyn A., SEALFON, Carolyn D., and LEONARD, Naomi E., Council on Science and Technology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, car3@exchange.princeton.edu

MONITORING THE FLUVIAL SYSTEM OF BOEING CREEK (SHORELINE, WA): DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL SERVICE LEARNING IN THE GEOSCIENCES
Abstract ID#: 230034

DODD, Charles Jr, Geography Department, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133, cdodd@shoreline.edu, LANDAU, Brian, Surface Water and Environmental Services Program, City of Shoreline, 17500 Midvale Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133, and AGOSTA, Emanuela, Geology, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98026

GEOSCIENCE LEARNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: INTEGRATE HURRICANE HAZARDS MODULE
Abstract ID#: 230869

GILBERT, Lisa A., Williams-Mystic and Geosciences, Williams College, 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, RAMAGE, Joan M., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh Univ, 31 Williams Hall, Bethlehem, PA 18015, GALSTER, Joshua C., Earth & Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Mallory Hall, Montclair, NJ 07043, galsterj@mail.montclair.edu, SAVINA, Mary E., Geology, Carleton College, 1 N. College St, Northfield, MN 55057, and MCCONNELL, David A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695

MEASURING THE LEVEL OF INQUIRY AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE, PERCEPTION OF RELEVANCE, AND SITUATIONAL INTEREST IN INTRODUCTORY ROCK AND MINERAL LABS
Abstract ID#: 231985

GRISSOM, April N., Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27603, angrisso@ncsu.edu, MCCONNELL, David, Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, and RYKER, Katherine, Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695

STARTING TO FLIP THE CLASS: QUALITY OF STUDENT’S PRE-CLASS WORK IMPROVES WITH THE USE OF ONLINE JUST-IN TIME TEACHING METHODS
Abstract ID#: 232010

SMITH, Hayley Joyell¹, MCCONNELL, David¹, and RYKER, Katherine², (1) Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, hjsmith7@ncsu.edu, (2) Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695

“SPEAKING GEOLOGY” – USING TECHNIQUES FOR SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN POST-SECONDARY GEOLOGY COURSES FOR NON-MAJORS
Abstract ID#: 232033

ECHOHAWK, Barbara, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Dept, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 890 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, echohwk@msudenver.edu

THE BAJA SCIENCE PROGRAM: AN EFFECTIVE THEME-BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING GEOLOGY TO NON-MAJORS
Abstract ID#: 232605

CARTER, Bruce Alan, Natural Sciences Division, Pasadena City College, 146 Highland Place, Monrovia, CA 91016, bacarter1@mac.com

USING OUTDOOR-ADVENTURE VIDEOS IN ONLINE GEOLOGY: ENHANCING MOTIVATION, ATTITUDE, AND IMMEDIACY
Abstract ID#: 232691

LESTER, Alan, Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, UCB 399, Boulder, CO 80309, alan.lester@colorado.edu

GOOGLE EARTH LECTURES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECTS: USING TWO NOVEL TEACHING APPROACHES TO ENGAGE UNDERGRADUATE NON-MAJORS
Abstract ID#: 233580

NYMAN, Matthew, College of Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, matt.nyman@oregonstate.edu

USING STUDENT-CREATED MODELS TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGIC CONCEPTS IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY INQUIRY SEMINAR
Abstract ID#: 221265

GUALTIERI, Lyn M., Environmental Science, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, gualtieri@seattleu.edu

USING HYBRID TECHNIQUES IN A FACE-TO-FACE COURSE: AN EXPERIMENT IN FLIPPING THE CLASSROOM
Abstract ID#: 221729

JOHNSON, Jean M., Natural Sciences, Dalton State College, 94 Old Grassdale Road NW, Cartersville, GA 30121, jmjohnson@daltonstate.edu

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