Project Activities
The project team will develop a website, including videos and social networking features, with a group of expert middle school science teachers from Birmingham, Alabama. First, the team will develop prototypes of the online tools. Following that, a series of iterative pilot studies will be conducted to gather feedback from users and to refine the system. Once development is complete, a pilot study will be conducted in 10 classrooms to assess the feasibility and usability of the system in areas such as lesson planning, integration into classroom practice, and teacher self-efficacy. Data will also be collected to examine the promise of the intervention relating to middle school science learning.
People and institutions involved
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Products and publications
Product Video Demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbY9bbDYq-0
Product: The OASIS web-based system will include assessment rubrics, standards-aligned instructional activities, structured mentoring support for teachers, and online courses for teachers. The goal is to strengthen their inquiry-based teaching. Professional development and training materials, activities, images, and videos will be integrated within the on-line system.
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