GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T81. Increasing Engagement and Improving Learning Outcomes for Geology Students: Using Cognitive Science to Inform Geoscience Teaching and Learning II

Session No. 306
Wednesday, 28 September 2016: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4EF (Colorado Convention Center)
 
Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288503
THE CRITICAL EVALUATION TASK (CET) AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL SCAFFOLD TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED REASONING: ANALYSIS OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Abstract ID#: 286541
BURRELL, Shondricka, Science Education, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave, Ritter Hall, 373, Philadelphia, PA 19122 and LOMBARDI, Doug, Science Education, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, shondricka.burrell@temple.edu
LIFE ON A STERILE PLANET – RESULTS FROM A PILOT STUDY ON MISCONCEPTIONS OF MASS EXTINCTIONS
Abstract ID#: 284078
GRAY, Kyle, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614 and SEDLACEK, Alexa R.C., Department of Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, kyle.gray@uni.edu
COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF TYING FIELD-BASED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TO LOCAL GEOLOGIC EVENTS
Abstract ID#: 288007
ECHOHAWK, Barbara, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Dept, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 890 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, echohwk@msudenver.edu
FIVE QUICK INTERVENTIONS THAT REDUCE DENIAL OF HUMAN-CAUSED GLOBAL WARMING
Abstract ID#: 281291
RANNEY, Michael Andrew1, SHONMAN, Matthew1, FRICKE, Kyle2, LAMPREY, Lee Nevo1 and KUMAR, Paras1, (1)University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-1670, (2)The Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, ranney@berkeley.edu
CAN ONLINE LABS BE USED TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT ROCKS? YES, THEY CAN!
Abstract ID#: 285106
SLIKO, Jennifer L., School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057 and COLDSMITH, Jordan Taylor, The Gateway Engineers, Inc., 400 holiday drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, jls1093@psu.edu
NOVICE UNDERSTANDING OF 3D BLOCK DIAGRAMS: UNPACKING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BASIC DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract ID#: 282765
MYER, Rachel A. and SHIPLEY, Thomas, Department of Psychology, Temple University, 1701 North 13th Street, 6th Floor Weiss Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19122, rachel.myer@temple.edu
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENHANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN CLASSROOM AND FIELD ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract ID#: 282293
WHITMEYER, Steven J., James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, PYLE, Eric J., Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, DE PAOR, Declan, Dept. of Physics, Old Dominion University, OCNPS Bldg., Room 306, 4600 Elkhorn Ave, Norfolk, VA 23529, ATCHISON, Christopher L., School of Education and Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 511E Teachers College, P.O. Box 210002, Cincinnati, OH 45221, BENTLEY, Callan, Geology program, Northern Virginia Community College, Annadale, VA 22652 and PIATEK, Jennifer L., Department of Geological Sciences, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050, whitmesj@jmu.edu
 
Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288505
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 288504
CLASS: A NEW TOOL FOR CHARACTERIZING STUDENT AWARENESS OF THEIR LEARNING IN GEOSCIENCE COURSES
Abstract ID#: 279609
JONES, Jason P. and MCCONNELL, David A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, jpjones7@ncsu.edu
RESEARCH-INFORMED INNOVATIVE TEXTBOOK PAGES: STUDENT LEARNING AND ATTITUDES
Abstract ID#: 284972
KORTZ, Karen M., Physics Department, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865 and SMAY, Jessica J., Earth and Space Science, San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128, jessica.smay@sjcc.edu
SPATIAL STEM+C: USING SPATIAL REASONING TRAINING IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES TO IMPROVE COMPUTATIONAL THINKING, MATHEMATICAL PERFORMANCE, AND EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE OUTCOMES
Abstract ID#: 278807
MOORE, Steven and SCOTT, Gary, Center for Spatial Studies, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374, steven_moore@redlands.edu
ALL SIGNS POINT TO: STYLES AND FUNCTIONS OF GEOLOGIC GESTURES
Abstract ID#: 282723
VAN BOENING, Angela, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840 and RIGGS, Eric M., College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, MS 3148 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843, AMVPN6@tamu.edu
LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE INTEGRATE PROJECT: SUPPORTING POSTSECONDARY FACULTY IN THEIR DESIGN OF CURRICULAR MATERIALS CONNECTING GEOSCIENCE AND SOCIETAL CHALLENGES
Abstract ID#: 283477
STEER, David1, AWAD, Aida2, ARTHURS, Leilani3, CAULKINS, Joshua L.4, VISKUPIC, Karen5, IVERSON, Ellen6, BALDASSARI, Carol7 and MANDUCA, Cathryn6, (1)Department of Geosciences, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-4101, (2)To The Cloud EDU, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, (3)Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 330 Bessey Hall, P.O. Box 880340, Lincoln, NE 68588, (4)Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island, 9 Greenhouse Road, Tyler Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, (5)Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725, (6)Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (7)PERG, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915, aawad@tothecloudedu.com
 
Concluding Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288506
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