The early registration deadline for the Northeast GSA Meeting is Monday, February 13. Register early for lower rates on the meeting and lodging!
Don't miss these exciting events of interest to K-16 geoscience educators:
(sponsored by NAGT New England & Eastern Sections)

Field Trip Saturday, 3/17, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
"In the Footsteps of Dinosaurs: A Guided Tour of Dinosaur State Park for K-16 Educators"

Workshop Saturday, 3/17, 1:30 - 5:30 pm
"Misconceptions in Introductory Geology Courses and Ways to Reduce Them with Active Learning Techniques"

NAGT New England and Eastern Sections Luncheon Sunday 3/18 noon-1:30 pm
Geoscience educators at all levels are invited to come together over lunch for informal networking and discussion. Exchange ideas about teaching and learn more about the activities of the NAGT. K-12 teachers, community college faculty, college and university faculty, adjunct instructors, and educators working with the general public are all welcome. Fee: US$20.

Community College Geoscience Education Reception Sunday 3/18, 6:30-7:30 pm
Community college faculty and adjunct instructors are invited to an informal reception for connecting, socializing, and sharing ideas.  Other geoscience educators interested in working with community colleges are also welcome.  Cash bar and light appetizers will be provided.

Technical Session: Inquiry-Based Activities: Examples and Effectiveness Sunday 3/18, 8-11:40 am
Research indicates that students learn more when taught using inquiry-based activities, ranging from fully open inquiry through more guided actions in both the classroom and lab. For this session, we are seeking participants to share examples of student-centered activities used at all levels, to suggest strategies for integrating inquiry-based learning into existing curricular frameworks, and to present evidence on the efficacy of inquiry-based activities on student learning.

Technology Integration in K-16 Geoscience Education Sunday 3/18, 1:30-5:30
Recent years have seen an explosion in the use of technology in geoscience education, including learning management and student response systems, animations and simulations, GIS and remote sensing, popular media, Web 2.0, and handheld devices. This session will explore the ways that technology is being used in classroom and field environments, as well as in distance learning and informal education, to enhance inquiry, improve comprehension and retention, and provide essential skills. We encourage participants to share examples of the successful integration of technology in teaching geoscience and to present evidence on the impact of the technology on student learning and skill development at all levels.

 

For more information and to register online, go to
http://www.geosociety.org/sections/ne/2012mtg/index.htm