96th ESA Annual Meeting (August 7 -- 12, 2011)

Tuesday, August 9, 2011: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM

9C, Austin Convention Center

8:00 AM

The use of everyday life analogies in scientific teaching
Malin J. Hansen, University of British Columbia

8:20 AM

Last undergrad in the woods: Students’ prior experiences and regional environmental literacy
Kristen M. Kostelnik, Michigan State University; Tammy Long, Michigan State University; Emily B. Morrison, Michigan State University; Joseph Dauer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jonathon W. Schramm, Michigan State University

8:40 AM

Computer-based instruction and testing: Preliminary data on student scientific literacy and academic behaviors
Joel K. Abraham, California State University, Fullerton; Steve Allison-Bunnell, SimBiotic Software; Eli Meir, SimBio

9:00 AM

Can’t argue that: Students’ quantitative reasoning in an introductory biology course
Jennifer L. Momsen, North Dakota State University; Elena Bray Speth, Saint Louis University; Tammy Long, Michigan State University; Sara A. Wyse, Bethel University; Diane Ebert-May, Michigan State University

9:20 AM

Quantifying student-generated models of biological systems
Joseph Dauer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Tammy Long, Michigan State University; Sasha Makohon-Moore, Michigan State University; Kristen M. Kostelnik, Michigan State University; Jennifer L. Momsen, North Dakota State University

9:40 AM

Break

9:50 AM

Student gains in science inquiry skills following participation in curriculum that combined EcoMUVE (Ecosystems Multi-user Virtual Environment) and field experiences
Amy M. Kamarainen, Harvard University; Shari Metcalf, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Chris Dede, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Tina A. Grotzer, Harvard University; Yang Jiang, Harvard University

10:10 AM

Evaluating effectivess of participation incentives in an online biological statistics course
William M. Cook, Saint Cloud State University

10:30 AM

The Conker Tree Science project: Linking public engagement with ecology and hypothesis-driven research
Michael J. O. Pocock, University of Bristol; Darren M. Evans, University of Hull

10:50 AM

Identifying patterns in environmental education and stewardship programs across Texas: a database and survey approach
Jenny D. Lloyd-Strovas, Texas Tech University; Thomas L. Arsuffi, Texas Tech University

11:10 AM

Detecting difference downstream: Incorporating longitudinal impacts in the evaluation of reform efficacy
Tammy Long, Michigan State University; Kristen M. Kostelnik, Michigan State University; Joseph Dauer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Sara A. Wyse, Bethel University; Jennifer L. Momsen, North Dakota State University; Diane Ebert-May, Michigan State University

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