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Des Jardins, Angela; Key, Joey Shapiro; Williamson, Kathryn; Kimbrell, Seth; De Saint-Georges, Sophie; Littenberg, Tyson; Page, Jessica; Dolch, Timothy – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2020
It is the responsibility of today's scientists, engineers, and educators to inspire and encourage our youth into technical careers that benefit our society. Too often, however, this responsibility is buried beneath daily job demands and the routines of teaching. Space Public Outreach Team (SPOT) programs leverage a train-the-trainer model to…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Space Sciences, Outreach Programs, College Students
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Dugdale, Sharon – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1994
Reports on the results of a project that involved experienced K-12 teachers in mathematical modeling, using variables and functions in a fundamental and intuitive context, while investigating the appropriateness of spreadsheet solution methods across a broad range of grade levels. (14 references) (LZ)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
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Thomas, David A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Discusses the use of computer visualization to motivate and support mathematical dialogues. Describes the "Scientific Visualization Software Suite," a set of public domain visualization tools from the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. (Author/MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Discovery Learning