Computer Science – Learning
Scientific paper
Dec 2006
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2007 AAS/AAPT Joint Meeting, American Astronomical Society Meeting 209, #143.01; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society,
Computer Science
Learning
Scientific paper
A teacher's work is often isolating. The unique position of a Teacher-in-Residence (TIR) can be equally or even more isolating, since they are working in institutions across the country. Face-to-face meetings at conferences help, but two electronic venues have become the primary modes of support, that connect and nurture the 35 master teachers called TIRs in the PhysTEC project.
The first is the TIR Handbook website developed by our early TIRs to help new folks learn about the players, the project and their role. The second is the closed TIR listserv. By asking the TIRs to reflect on and respond to monthly journal prompts, we experienced a six-fold increase in the list activity and the postings were more thoughtful. We will demonstrate how these journal responses have proved to be a valuable data source for the project and a way to tease out common interests, initiate collaborations and begin building a vibrant learning community.
Supported in part by NSF (PHY-0108787)
Fetters M.
Hickman Paul
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