This presentation provides an overview of inquiry as an instructional strategy, the 5E learning cycle, and how elementary teachers can use these to integrate science and literacy instruction.
Presenter(s): Olga Koz.
Are you interested in working with teaching faculty to make a difference in the academic achievement of students? Would you like to move from one-shot instructions to co-designing and co-teaching courses? If so, this presentation is for you!
This presentation provides an overview of inquiry as an instructional strategy, the 5E learning cycle, and how elementary teachers can use these to integrate science and literacy instruction.
Presenter(s): Olga Koz.
Are you interested in working with teaching faculty to make a difference in the academic achievement of students? Would you like to move from one-shot instructions to co-designing and co-teaching courses? If so, this presentation is for you!
Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Part 2)NewportCELT
This is Part 2 of the Introduction to the PGCert Developing Professional Practice in Higher Education run by the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport. This presentation was delivered by Rachel Stubley and Professor Simon Haslett in the afternoon of Monday 14th September 2009 on the Caerleon Campus of the University of Wales, Newport.
The presentation introduced the Towson UTeach Program, Towson University’s new teacher preparation program for students pursuing teaching certification in secondary school mathematics or science (grades 7-12). Three hallmarks of the program were discussed: early and frequent field placements at public schools; coaching by Towson University master teachers who are former public school teachers with exemplary teaching and leadership experience, and education courses devoted to the learning and teaching of mathematics and science. The program’s emphasis on teaching using inquiry, constructivism, and technology was explored.
Rethinking the dissertation: avoiding throwing the baby out with the bathwater.Simon Haslett
Handout to accompany the keynote workshop by Professor Mick Healey (University of Gloucestershire) at the Research-Teaching Practice in Wales Conference, 9th September 2013, at the University of Wales, Gregynog Hall. The accompanying slidecast presentation may be found at http://www.slideshare.net/stemwales/rethinking-the-dissertation
John Horton (University of Northampton) describes how a group field work can be integrated into assessment and findings fed back to policy maker in a useful and valuable way. This presentation was part of the HEA-funded project “Innovation in the Assessment of Social Science Research Methods in UK HEIs”. The project was led by Luke Sloan, Cardiff University.
Presentation of a paper at the ASCILITE Conference, discussing how we need to share the findings of failed research, so we can learn from other's mistakes. The full paper may be found at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311108135_Failing_forward_in_research_around_technology_enhanced_learning
Linking research and teaching in Wales: A SwapshopNewportCELT
Professors Alan Jenkins (Oxford Brookes University) and Mick Healey (University of Gloucestershire) present to the Higher Education Academy All Wales Research-Teaching Nexus Action Set Conference at Gregynog Hall, 1-2 September 2009. Conference convened by Professor Simon Haslett of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport.
The full results from a 2008/2009 research study examining the application of a learning environment paradigm to the school library setting. Report the process of completing a comparative examination of the relationships among student perceptions of science programs and library programs with Third (ages 8 and 9), Fourth (ages 9 and 10) and Fifth (ages 10 and 11) Grades.
Presenters: Alison Cook, Florence Wakoko, Paul Luft, Paula Adams.
The Columbus State University Libraries assessment study provides a holistic way data can be measured and analyzed to reveal user attitudes, usage patterns and ideas for a better approach to providing academic support. This presentation illustrates how CSU Libraries used comprehensive
assessment methods to generate qualitative and quantitative data that link the value of the library to institutional goals and successes.
Instructor & Student Experiences with Open Textbooks, from the California Ope...Christina Hendricks
A short presentation about research we conducted looking at faculty reports of their and students' experiences with using open textbooks in college and university courses. This research was funded by an OER Research Fellowship from the Open Education Group, which received funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. This presentation was part of a larger group presentation by OER Research Fellows at the Open Education Conference in Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 2-4, 2016. These slides are only from the short presentation given by Christina Hendricks and Ozgur Ozdemir in that larger group presentation.
In recent years there has been significant improvement in the simpler actions performed by characters in computer games – such as navigating the world and attacking enemies and similar actions. In previous work, the ability of NPCs to adapt to changing circumstances was found to be inadequate in many circumstances. In order to validate these findings we have studied a total of 20 games, observing NPC behavior in each of the games in many different situations, ranging from everyday town life to combat. Using the Game Agent Matrix, we found a number of different behavior categories related to the social context of the agent and its behavior within that context indicating a gap between the most convincing behavior was focused around navigating the world, using tools and using language, as well as more complex behavior such as social sanctions and ranking, connected to the narrative of the game. The middle ground, containing behaviors such as dynamic group formation and the ability to perceive the actions of others were generally seen as unconvincing.
Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Part 2)NewportCELT
This is Part 2 of the Introduction to the PGCert Developing Professional Practice in Higher Education run by the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport. This presentation was delivered by Rachel Stubley and Professor Simon Haslett in the afternoon of Monday 14th September 2009 on the Caerleon Campus of the University of Wales, Newport.
The presentation introduced the Towson UTeach Program, Towson University’s new teacher preparation program for students pursuing teaching certification in secondary school mathematics or science (grades 7-12). Three hallmarks of the program were discussed: early and frequent field placements at public schools; coaching by Towson University master teachers who are former public school teachers with exemplary teaching and leadership experience, and education courses devoted to the learning and teaching of mathematics and science. The program’s emphasis on teaching using inquiry, constructivism, and technology was explored.
Rethinking the dissertation: avoiding throwing the baby out with the bathwater.Simon Haslett
Handout to accompany the keynote workshop by Professor Mick Healey (University of Gloucestershire) at the Research-Teaching Practice in Wales Conference, 9th September 2013, at the University of Wales, Gregynog Hall. The accompanying slidecast presentation may be found at http://www.slideshare.net/stemwales/rethinking-the-dissertation
John Horton (University of Northampton) describes how a group field work can be integrated into assessment and findings fed back to policy maker in a useful and valuable way. This presentation was part of the HEA-funded project “Innovation in the Assessment of Social Science Research Methods in UK HEIs”. The project was led by Luke Sloan, Cardiff University.
Presentation of a paper at the ASCILITE Conference, discussing how we need to share the findings of failed research, so we can learn from other's mistakes. The full paper may be found at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311108135_Failing_forward_in_research_around_technology_enhanced_learning
Linking research and teaching in Wales: A SwapshopNewportCELT
Professors Alan Jenkins (Oxford Brookes University) and Mick Healey (University of Gloucestershire) present to the Higher Education Academy All Wales Research-Teaching Nexus Action Set Conference at Gregynog Hall, 1-2 September 2009. Conference convened by Professor Simon Haslett of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport.
The full results from a 2008/2009 research study examining the application of a learning environment paradigm to the school library setting. Report the process of completing a comparative examination of the relationships among student perceptions of science programs and library programs with Third (ages 8 and 9), Fourth (ages 9 and 10) and Fifth (ages 10 and 11) Grades.
Presenters: Alison Cook, Florence Wakoko, Paul Luft, Paula Adams.
The Columbus State University Libraries assessment study provides a holistic way data can be measured and analyzed to reveal user attitudes, usage patterns and ideas for a better approach to providing academic support. This presentation illustrates how CSU Libraries used comprehensive
assessment methods to generate qualitative and quantitative data that link the value of the library to institutional goals and successes.
Instructor & Student Experiences with Open Textbooks, from the California Ope...Christina Hendricks
A short presentation about research we conducted looking at faculty reports of their and students' experiences with using open textbooks in college and university courses. This research was funded by an OER Research Fellowship from the Open Education Group, which received funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. This presentation was part of a larger group presentation by OER Research Fellows at the Open Education Conference in Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 2-4, 2016. These slides are only from the short presentation given by Christina Hendricks and Ozgur Ozdemir in that larger group presentation.
In recent years there has been significant improvement in the simpler actions performed by characters in computer games – such as navigating the world and attacking enemies and similar actions. In previous work, the ability of NPCs to adapt to changing circumstances was found to be inadequate in many circumstances. In order to validate these findings we have studied a total of 20 games, observing NPC behavior in each of the games in many different situations, ranging from everyday town life to combat. Using the Game Agent Matrix, we found a number of different behavior categories related to the social context of the agent and its behavior within that context indicating a gap between the most convincing behavior was focused around navigating the world, using tools and using language, as well as more complex behavior such as social sanctions and ranking, connected to the narrative of the game. The middle ground, containing behaviors such as dynamic group formation and the ability to perceive the actions of others were generally seen as unconvincing.
Emma's Games and Storytelling public lectureEmma Westecott
A retrospective of 10 years game design work in industry and research groups. The intention was to produce a narrative of work that look/s to develop emotive connections between players and games.
Lesson Plan: Deconstructing Utopia and The Once and Future KingEric Gal
Dear Reader,
Enjoy my lesson plan. I designed it to teach 9th grade students about utopia and dystopia by looking at The Once and Future King. We will deconstruct the idea of a utopia, or perfect world/society, by using textual evidence to complicate the idea of Camelot as a utopia. Students will discuss the effectiveness of Arthur’s Right-over-Might policy, what some of the consequences were for establishing this rule, and how the society was ultimately destroyed. Students will also write a character journal in which they write their character’s opinion of Arthur’s policy, using the text as a source. Students will also discuss author intent as well as relate utopian concepts to modern societies and ways of thinking. I put a lot of work into this lesson plan. It meets many NCSOS requirements for English I dealing with reading and responding to texts, as well as studying and making arguments based on textual evidence.
Thanks,
Eric Gal
Part II of our series on the impact the Common Core State Standards will have on science instruction in the middle grades. In this session, we’ll explore the writing standards for grades 6-8. Learn about the standards themselves, discover resources that can help you modify your instruction to meet them, and join the emerging conversation with other educators. You’ll get the most out of the seminar if you’ve browsed these standards ahead of time. Go to http://corestandards.org/, click on English Language Arts, and scroll to the Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6-12.
Promoting Student Engagement and Imagination Through Project-Based LearningEduSkills OECD
This presentation was given by Joe Krajcik at the international conference “Fostering creativity in children and young people through education and culture” in Durham, United Kingdom on 4-5 September 2017.
ED523 Research Analysis Purpose Finding research-based instruc.docxtidwellveronique
ED523 Research Analysis
Purpose:
Finding research-based instructional practices that are applicable to your unique classroom situation can inform your practice. In this assignment you will use the ERIC database in the University Library to select an article to analyze. In Unit 3, you will write a lesson plan using what you have learned from this article about your chosen instructional technique.
Directions:
Choose one instructional method that is applicable to your unique classroom situation. This can be based on what you have learned in previous courses or from your own experience. Some suggestions can be found in the Bullmaster literature review in Unit 2.
Go to the University Library to search the ERIC, Academic Search Premier, or Professional Development Collection databases and select one full text article on your chosen instructional method. Examples of possible topics might be discovery learning, scaffolding, nonlinguistic representations, cooperative learning, etc. (This topic can also be used for your Literature Review due in Unit 6. If you find several articles of interest, you might want to save them for your Literature Review.)
Write a 2-3 page paper analyzing and reflecting on the article you read. Use the following headers and discussion questions to frame your research analysis assignment.
Research Problem:
· What are the research questions? What is the hypothesis being tested?
Literature Review/ Theoretical Framework: (This will be a summary of the author’s literature review included in the article. You will not need to create a new literature review.)
· What general field of knowledge does this study investigate? Examples could include: Research on Teacher Effectiveness, Research on Self-Reflective Learning, Research on Gender Differences in Mathematics Performance, etc.
· List three key points from the study’s literature review that help the reader understand what is already known about the subject, and the purpose of this study in light of other studies.
· Cite at least one study used by the author for each of the three points you list.
Research Design:
· Describe the research design (experimental, correlational, descriptive, etc.).
· Describe the method(s) of data collection.
· Describe the method(s) of data analysis.
· Experimental studies seek to prove cause-and-effect relationships. The role of the researcher is to introduce a change (known as a "treatment") into a situation and note the results. Collecting data in experimental studies is accomplished through observation, "counting," and measurement. The data is then analyzed by statistical methods. These studies are sometimes referred to as quantitative studies.
· Correlational studies can be descriptive or experimental, and they seek to prove a relationship between events without any manipulation of those events by the researcher. Data from correlational studies is analyzed by statistical methods.
· Descriptive or qualitative studies report and ana.
Building a System of Learning and Instructional Improvement – Barbara Schneider EduSkills OECD
This presentation was given by Barbaba Schneider at the conference “Creativity and Critical Thinking Skills in School: Moving a shared agenda forward” on 24-25 September 2019, London, UK.
An in progress co-teaching project developing information, technology, and s...Emporia State University
Emporia State University's information, technology, and scientific literacy certificate program is partially funded by a generious grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Beef up your backchat: using audience response systems to assess student lear...Elizabeth Yates
Presentation at WILU 2014 at Western University. Describes use of web-based audience response systems for formative assessment during information literacy sessions.
Linda Darling-Hammond puts American school reform in the context of what other nations are doing to prepare their young for a global knowledge economy. See the best-practices recommendations.
Webinar 2: The building blocks of Epistemic Insight. Lee Hazeldine
A comprehensive discussion of the relationships between Big Questions, smaller questions, cross-disciplinary interventions and developing knowledge about disciplines (questions, methods and norms of thought). A guide to EI research methods and processes.
Researching ePortfolios: The current state of play- Darren Cambridge, Barbara...EPNET-Europortfolio
#ePortfolios #Webinar
webianr available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUVTGmLHYmU
Published on Feb 19, 2014
Researching ePortfolios: The current state of play led by Darren Cambridge, Babara Cambridge and Kathleen Blake Yancey
This webinar was held on Friday 7th Febuary 2014 by www.europortfolio.org
This webinar discusses the research on e-portfolios, presenting the work of the Inter/National Coalition for Electronic Portfolio Research as a model for collaborative inquiry embedded within the process of implementation that both generates new knowledge and leads to successful results.
Over more than a decade, the Coalition has worked with nearly 70 further and higher education institutions in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands to better understand how e-portfolios can supporting learning, assessment, and institutional change.
The webinar will provide an overview of the Coalition's process, survey some results from cohorts that have completed their work, and discuss current questions it is investigating and how they might apply to cross-sector practice in Europe.
For more information about the Coalition and its work see http://ncepr.org/
Webinar leaders will be: Barbara Cambridge, Director, Washington Office, National Council of Teachers of English, Darren Cambridge, Principal Consultant, Networked Learning Group, American Institutes for Research and Kathi Yancey, Kellogg W. Hunt Professor of English and Distinguished Research Professor, Florida State University.
Europortfolio is a European Network of ePortfolio Experts & Practitioners.
Europortfolio, a not-for profit association established with the support of the European Commission, is, dedicated to exploring how e-portfolios and e-portfolio-related technologies and practices can help us to empower:
1. 'Individuals as reflective learners and practitioners;
2. Organisations as a place for authentic learning and assessment, and
3. Society as a place for lifelong learning, employability and self-realisation."
Europortfolio has a broad agenda, if you would wish to know more, or to get involved, you can do this by visiting our website www.europortfolio.org
This course is designed to introduce both traditional and innovative approaches/strategies in teaching science for Master students engaging in the field of teaching developing a scientific literacy through learning the strategies in reading and writing as one of the component for students in learning science as they organized each thoughts in a scientific ways, communicate ideas, and share information with fidelity and clarity, to read and listen with understanding. Integration of STEM – infusing through teaching approach as a model integrating all content areas in the way that provides rich meaningful experience for students. Explore the practical implications of cognitive science for classroom assessments, motivating student effort and designing learner – centered circular units.
Researching e-portfolios: The current state of playdcambrid
The first in the Europortfolio project's series of open webinars, from February 7, 2014. Inter/National Coalition for Electronic Portfolio Research co-directors Darren Cambridge, Barbara Cambridge, and Kathleen Yancey present on the philosophy behind and design of the Coalition, how its results illustrate the principle of "scaling out," and the four propositions about assessment with e-portfolios and their non-negotiable core that Coalition members are currently exploring.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered Quality
Supporting Students in Science
1. Use Case: Supporting Students In Science
Research Related to This Challenge:
“In the PISA 2006 science literacy assessment, students completed exercises designed
to assess their performance in using a range of scientific competencies, grouped and
described as ‘competency clusters.’ These clusters— identifying scientific issues,
explaining phenomena scientifically, using scientific evidence —describe sets of skills
students may use for scientific investigation. PISA 2006 provides scores on three
subscales based on these competency clusters in addition to providing a combined
science literacy score.
• Identifying scientific issues includes recognizing issues that are possible to
investigate scientifically; identifying keywords to search for scientific
information; and recognizing the key features of a scientific investigation.
• Explaining phenomena scientifically covers applying knowledge of science in a
given situation; describing or interpreting phenomena scientifically and
predicting changes; and identifying appropriate descriptions, explanations, and
predictions.
• Using scientific evidence includes interpreting scientific evidence and making
and communicating conclusions; identifying the assumptions, evidence, and
reasoning behind conclusions; and reflecting on the societal implications of
science and technological developments.
Combined science literacy scores are reported on a scale from 0 to 1,000 with a mean
set at 500 and a standard deviation of 100.6. Fifteen-year-old students in the United
States had an average score of 489 on the combined science literacy scale, lower than
the OECD average score of 500 (tables 2 and C-2). U.S. students scored lower in
science literacy than their peers in 16 of the other 29 OECD jurisdictions and 6 of the 27
non- OECD jurisdictions. Twenty-two jurisdictions (5 OECD jurisdictions and 17 non-
OECD jurisdictions) reported lower scores than the United States in science literacy.”
Baldi, S., Jin, Y., Skemer, M., Green, P.J., and Herget, D. (2007). Highlights From PISA
2006: Performance of U.S. 15-Year-Old Students in Science and Mathematics Literacy in
an International Context (NCES 2008–016). National Center for Education Statistics,
Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC.1
1 Baldi, S., Jin, Y., Skemer, M., Green, P.J., and Herget, D. (2007). Highlights From PISA 2006:
Performance of U.S. 15-Year-Old Students in Science and Mathematics Literacy in an International
Context (NCES 2008–016). National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S.
Department of Education. Washington, DC
Go to www.CollaborizeClassroom.com for more information
2. Use Case: Supporting Students In Science
Challenge: Supporting Student Success in Science
• Given the 30% reduction in students choosing a college major in STEM
courses (science, technology, engineering and math), science teachers need to
develop innovative strategies for engaging and interesting students in the
various branches of science.
• Students are struggling to identify scientific issues, explain phenomena
scientifically, and use scientific evidence to reach conclusions (as discussed in
research above).
• Science teachers have limited time in the classroom to both perform dynamic
labs/experiments and have meaningful follow-up collaborative discussions
about the results.
Proposed Solutions
• Use Collaborize Classroom™ as a space for students to conduct follow-up
conversations about lab results and discuss the implications and relevance of
those results.
• Use Collaborize Classroom to allow students to work collaboratively to reach
conclusions, address concerns, clarify confusions, make connections, analyze
and synthesize results.
Go to www.CollaborizeClassroom.com for more information
3. Use Case: Supporting Students In Science
• Post questions online to facilitate focused, high quality discussions. Students
could then use those conversations and the information gleaned to write more
insightful, dynamic lab reports, which demonstrate their thorough
understanding of the lab/experiment and the implications of its outcome(s).
• Post questions online that require students to make real world connections and
discuss possible applications on a larger scale given their findings. These
extension questions would make the material more meaningful for students.2
Expected Results
• These conversations would facilitate a deeper comprehension of the scientific
principles at work, provide the necessary follow-up to engage and interest
students, as well as produce a tangible outcome that could be discussed in
class.
• Students would be more engaged in the process of performing the lab/
experiment because they would be held accountable for their findings in the
online forum.
• Students struggling with particular labs/experiences/scientific principles would
have a supportive venue in which to have their questions and concerns
addressed by their peers.
• Lab work would truly become a collaborative team building experience for
students, positively impacting the classroom community and culture.
2Wheaton Shorr, Pamela. "The Science Crisis". Scholastic. April 10, 2010 <http://www2.scholastic.com/
browse/article.jsp?id=7153>.
Go to www.CollaborizeClassroom.com for more information