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American Modeling Teachers Association Ph.D. Science Education - University of Louisville FIVB International Volleyball Referee

Louisville, KY
Joined September 2017
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On #InternationalWomensDay we honor our own Jane Jackson in today's Science Spotlight - Read about Jane's contributions to science education here: bit.ly/2OCK5ec
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AMTA and our affiliates offer our statement and reaffirmation of our commitment to racial justice. bit.ly/2zHMH3m
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Dr. Bill Thornburgh retweeted
#AMTA is offering virtual workshops this summer! Check out the details for the Middle School Modeling session from June 15-July 3 here bit.ly/MiScModeling #modelinginstruction #ngsschat #scienceteachers #quarantine #remotelearning #virtuallearning #miched
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Dr. Bill Thornburgh retweeted
If you would like to come to an @AMTAteachers teachers happy hour on trying to teach with Modeling Instruction e-learning, when works for you? Or comment with other times. Can be am or pm #modchem #modphys #modbio #modms
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Looking for some awesome PD this summer? Come learn with @ryanbruick and me in Houston! Two week Chemistry Modeling Workshop at St. Thomas High School June 15-26!
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Always wanted to take a workshop but just can't commit to two weeks in the summer? Intro to Modeling, a 15 week course hosted on Tuesday evenings 7-10 pm EST For details and registration: bit.ly/2JUqQY0
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Advanced Topics for Middle School Modeling, a 5-week distance learning course hosted on Wednesday evenings from 7-10 pm EST More info here --> bit.ly/32p16cI
Distance learning opportunity!! Electricity & Magnetism Modeling course, a 15 week course hosted on Thursday evenings from 7-10 pm EST more info here: bit.ly/2rk6uRM
Launching 🚀 today! Check out our brand new podcast series!! Subscribe for some AWESOME benefits! Welcome to Science Modeling Talks! - Science Modeling Talks sciencemodelingtalks.com/epi…
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New information--Course organization in AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism! Integrated Mech. and E/M, SBG, and models. Link to a blog post: nathantbelcher.com/post/ap-p… Please share! @AMTAexec @gregcjacobs @KimFreudenberg @SchoberScience @fnoschese
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Ellen Yezierski sharing exemplary data driven inquiry practices @AMTAteachers conference.
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Where do school admins and teachers get research? The largest group, 55%, get it from professional societies like the @AAPTHQ and our affiliates like @AMTAteachers. Looking for #physics ed research for secondary-HE teachers? Check out physport.org #DRK12Meeting
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Thank you Jim, for all your contributions to science education! teapawt.net/wwsscience/status/1004…
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From the National AP chemistry Facebook page. #modchem
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Register for 'Modeling Instruction: Pedagogy and Practice' on April 17 w/ Chemistry Modelers, Erica Posthuma-Adams and Ryan Bruick as they discuss how Modeling Instruction differs from more conventional methods of teaching high school chemistry ht.ly/BzDd30iFZfo #ChemChat
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Dr. Bill Thornburgh retweeted
Why is Modeling Instruction an effective pedagogy for science education?Find out tomorrow w/ @stemmassbay Introduction to MI for Curriculum Leaders 3-5 pm @ Norfolk Aggie. tinyurl.com/modelingforadmin @MAScienceEdu #modchem #modphys #modbio #edchatma #STEM
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Replying to @AMTAexec
Here's my tweet. Feel free to share. teapawt.net/kellyoshea/status/9805…
For #modphys #modchem #modbio folks—sign up for the @AMTAteachers Equity webinar. It's happening this week and very important for us to sign up and show up. Please spread the word. Be sure to complete both parts of the registration. eweblife.com/prm/AMTA/my-rsv… #iteachphysics #MTBoS
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“Modeling Theory of Cognition — Theoretical Foundation of Modeling Instruction” by @ntbelcher medium.com/@ntbelcher/modeli…
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The influential people I know: -Admit they are life long learners -Constantly seeking solutions -Encourage intellectual debate -Have strong opinions, loosely held -Comfortable making mistakes -Surrounded by good people -Realise life isn't straight forward -Acknowledge biases
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Just attended @AMTAteachers webinar on metacognitive skills & strategies to improve success. My brain is still working how to process & use in the classroom. Amazing. #modchem #modphys #modbio #growthmindset
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