Since 2004 COSEE-Networked Ocean World (COSEE-NOW) has conducted an annual online scientist survey to gather data on the education involvement, practices and needs of scientists at current and future ocean observing systems. Their goal is to improve the exchange of data and teaching practices between scientists and educators. This report offers answers to: What do scientists think about coastal sciences education & outreach? Are they engaged? And, in what ways are they contributing?
Individuals planning education programs or products, establishing partnerships among scientists and educators, or interested in improving their education and outreach activities should find this report interesting and useful. LINK >>
The COSEE-OS Concept Map Builder (CMB) is a web-based tool that allows users to create customized concept maps linked to videos, images, news, and resources. The resulting maps can be exported as XML data or stored in our database for reuse or sharing with colleagues, students, and peers.
The COSEE Coastal Trends Scientist-Educator Partnership immerses middle school and high school teachers in ocean science research experiences. Scientists and teachers conduct research and develop classroom resources based on the partnering work. Our program includes:
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A residential week-long orientation that introduces teacher fellows to team members and provides some background on conducting science research;
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A 6-week research experience in a science research facility;
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Extensive follow-up and support during the academic year;
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A comprehensive dissemination of fellowship products via the web and through hands-on workshops and conferences; and
COSEE Ocean Systems (COSEE-OS), with a team of researchers and other experts from the University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, was established to implement several integrated activities, each designed to improve COSEE's impact on rural and inland communities. Since fall 2005, COSEE-OS has investigated issues in educational research that pertain to pedagogy, practice, and the learning process. User feedback has reinforced the desire for interactive products and processes that highlight fundamental concepts as well as their "big picture" connections. As a result, COSEE-OS is creating and evaluating tools that both highlight basic concepts and can be readily applied to other disciplines.
