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Prompt Literacy: A Pivotal Educational Skill In The Age Of Ai, Sai Gattupalli, Robert W. Maloy, Sharon A. Edwards
Prompt Literacy: A Pivotal Educational Skill In The Age Of Ai, Sai Gattupalli, Robert W. Maloy, Sharon A. Edwards
College of Education Working Papers and Reports Series
Prompt literacy signifies a major leap in education, offering a potent tool to interact with generative AI systems. As an emerging necessity in the 21st century and beyond, it encompasses the formulation, interpretation, and analysis of AI prompts. Poised to be foundational for all future generations, this discourse brings to light its emergence in parallel with generative AI and its transformative role in pedagogical contexts for the coming decades and beyond.
Prompt Literacy For Stem Educators. Enhance Your Teaching And Learning With Generative Ai, Sai Gattupalli, Robert W. Maloy, Sharon Edwards, Alexandra Gearty
Prompt Literacy For Stem Educators. Enhance Your Teaching And Learning With Generative Ai, Sai Gattupalli, Robert W. Maloy, Sharon Edwards, Alexandra Gearty
College of Education Working Papers and Reports Series
Understanding Prompt Literacy and Its Role in STEM Education
● Workshop focuses on prompt literacy, a pivotal skill for educators in the digital age.
● Discuss fundamentals of prompt crafting, interpret and critique AI prompts
● Hands-on activities for prompt crafting, using CAST model
● Workshop participant backgrounds include:
- Edtech, speech-language, GenEd, Special Ed, Inclusion, AP Language, English, Business, World Languages, STEM Education, and more, across various grade levels
Plants, Pipettes And Pcr, Elizabeth Vierling
Plants, Pipettes And Pcr, Elizabeth Vierling
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Plants are amazing organisms that provide us with food, building materials, the pleasure of gardens, as well as providing the foundation of critical world ecosystems. Although they may look like they are just stuck in one place and doing not more than growing, they have many, many complex ways in which they respond to the environment. The goal of this STEM Ed session will be to discuss ways that plants can respond to the environment with hands on exercises and exploration of possible classroom activities. Participants will engage in state-of-the art methods of testing plant DNA composition using the polymerase …
Spring 2022 Superhydrophobic Materials, T. Leo Liu
Spring 2022 Superhydrophobic Materials, T. Leo Liu
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Many natural surfaces, such as lotus leaves and a water strider’s leg, have shown striking water repellency so that they remain clean and dry even in “dirty” habitats. Such water repellency is called superhydrophobicity, which has stimulated lots of science and engineering imagination for self-cleaning windows, never dirty clothes, drag-reduction swimming suits, etc. In this workshop, we will use superhydrophobicity as a model to guide an integrative teaching and learning experience through hands-on experiments, critical thinking, basic science, as well as a lecture on state-of-the-art research discoveries. The objectives of this workshop are to (1) stimulate student curiosity and imagination …
Spring 2022 Saturday Seminars Agenda, Shubha Tewari
Spring 2022 Saturday Seminars Agenda, Shubha Tewari
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Birds In An Ecological Web, Jeff Podos
Birds In An Ecological Web, Jeff Podos
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
One great way to learn about nature and biology is to study birds. There are many species of birds, both resident and migratory, and they all have their own habits, colors, songs, and ways of life. The popularity of birdwatching has skyrocketed in the US, especially during the pandemic. This seminar will describe one way to look at birds, and to learn about their ecology, evolution, and diversity. We start by focusing on birds’ feeding habits and food preferences. Many birds have to eat and forage constantly, in order to stay alive and to feed their offspring. From this starting …
“No Hay Que Cercenar A Los Estudiantes”: Maestros De Inglés Descolonizando Sus Ideologías Lingüísticas Y Prácticas Pedagógicas En Colombia, Rosa A. Medina Riveros, Diana Angelica Parra Perez, Theresa Y. Austin
“No Hay Que Cercenar A Los Estudiantes”: Maestros De Inglés Descolonizando Sus Ideologías Lingüísticas Y Prácticas Pedagógicas En Colombia, Rosa A. Medina Riveros, Diana Angelica Parra Perez, Theresa Y. Austin
College of Education Working Papers and Reports Series
Con la globalización y la conectividad, las personas, sus idiomas y culturas entran en contacto a veces chocando entre sí; produciendo prácticas lingüísticas híbridas. El multilingüismo crítico y el translanguaging/ translenguajear son herramientas poderosas que nos pueden guiar para navegar la hibridación cultural y la diversidad semiótica. Esta ponencia explora cómo docentes de Inglés como lengua extranjera en Colombia utilizan el multilingüismo crítico y el translanguaging/ translenguajear (García & Li Wei, 2014) como herramientas de descolonizar sus propias ideologías y prácticas docentes.
En el contexto de un desarrollo profesional transnacional de un año con profesores multilingües de inglés como lengua …
Agenda, Shubha Tewari
Agenda, Shubha Tewari
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Abstracts for six Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars.
Bubble Lab Exercise, Peter Beltramo
Bubble Lab Exercise, Peter Beltramo
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
The cell membrane is a ubiquitous component in mammalian cells which control many vital biological functions. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded protein molecules which serve to transport molecules between the interior and exterior of the cell. Understanding what makes cell membranes so important and how they function requires concepts from physics, chemistry, and of course biology, but it is difficult to learn and conceptualize the structure and function of membranes due to their nanoscopic size and dynamic nature which can’t be properly appreciated in a static textbook. This activity draws analogies between the chemistry and structure of …
Agenda, Revised, Shubha Tewari
Agenda, Revised, Shubha Tewari
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Materials from the seminars. The agenda was revised to include online sessions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Modeling Epidemics, An Introduction, Shubha Tewari
Modeling Epidemics, An Introduction, Shubha Tewari
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
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Group discussion of videos watched – Mainly focus on 3Blue1Brown videos
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Discussion of known facts about Covid-19/SARS-CoV-2
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Joint look at news articles and websites – Discussion of exponential growth
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Introduction to SIR (Susceptible-Infected-Recovered) model
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Excel demonstration of SIR model
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Other models: SEIR, others
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Modeling using python (time-permitting)
Adolescent Mental Health Training For Middle School Educators, Sarah Minton
Adolescent Mental Health Training For Middle School Educators, Sarah Minton
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Background: Adolescent mental health disorders are an increasing concern in the United States. School systems, specifically educators, are in the unique role to aid in early identification of mental health disorders, as well to intervene in mental health distress. However, mental health training for educators is lacking, leaving educators unprepared to manage mental health concerns within their classroom.
Purpose: The purpose was to utilize an evidence-based training, the “Teacher Knowledge Update Guide” from TeenMentalHealth.org to train middle school educators on the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions in the adolescent population with the intent to increase awareness, knowledge, …
2019 Patterns Around Us Handout, Benjamin Davidovitch, Narayanan Menon, Wayne Kermenski, Jennifer Welborn
2019 Patterns Around Us Handout, Benjamin Davidovitch, Narayanan Menon, Wayne Kermenski, Jennifer Welborn
Patterns Around Us
This is a FREE two-day program designed for Middle and High School General Science, Biology, Physics, Technology/Engineering teachers. It is funded by the National Science Foundation.Space is limited, so apply soon! Some limited funding is available for overnight stay.
“Science may be described as the attempt to give good accounts of the patterns in nature. The result of scientific investigation is an understanding of natural processes.... Overall, the key criterion of science is that it provides a clear, rational, and succinct account of a pattern in nature....” Massachusetts State Frameworks for Science and Technology.
Participants will explore the processes of …
Descriptions, Morton Sternheim
Descriptions, Morton Sternheim
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Accessible Science: The Natural History Of The Connecticut River Valley, Fred Venne
Accessible Science: The Natural History Of The Connecticut River Valley, Fred Venne
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Many students take an Earth science or geology course to fulfill a requirement, knowing little to nothing about the field. Like all sciences, geology can appear to have ready answers unconnected to other areas of human endeavor, such as art, religion or philosophy. An interdisciplinary approach to teaching can ameliorate this perception for students who are intimidated by the subject and deepen understanding for those who are already excited about geology. We will examine two strategies designed to support the nature of science while scaffolding student learning in geology: research based digital resources use and museum of natural history visits. …
Engagement And Positive Psychology For Stem Learning And Beyond, Mark Tuominen, Lori Tuominen
Engagement And Positive Psychology For Stem Learning And Beyond, Mark Tuominen, Lori Tuominen
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Positive psychology is the study of how people flourish. A considerable amount of recent scientific research is now showing how the basic tenets of positive psychology used in schools can boost engagement, learning and wellbeing for students and teachers. These principles apply to any type of learning, including STEM courses. The concepts and practices of positive psychology effectively serve as affective multipliers, enhancing learning success and personal wellbeing. This seminar will introduce a sampler plate of ideas and activities from their course for first-year UMass students, entitled “Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness, Creativity, and Accomplishment.”
18 Years Of Science And Engineer Saturday Seminars, Chris Emery, Morton Sternheim
18 Years Of Science And Engineer Saturday Seminars, Chris Emery, Morton Sternheim
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
The Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars (SESS) are in their eighteenth year of presenting engaging science and engineering half day seminars to STEM teachers. Offered for five Saturdays once or twice a year, there have been 140 sessions altogether. The average attendance is 30 or so middle and high school teachers. Each teaches about 100 students, so the potential impact is impressive.
Seminar Descriptions, Morton Sternheim
Seminar Descriptions, Morton Sternheim
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Investigating Patterns Using Analyzing Digital Images (Adi) Software, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Investigating Patterns Using Analyzing Digital Images (Adi) Software, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
The mean and variation of a population are easily seen by graphing the number of individuals that have a trait of a given value. In this experiment, we will investigate color variation found in a mealworm population using ADI.
In this investigation, we will use digital images and ADI to measure the increased surface area created by villi located in the small intestines.
Wrinkling Of A Floating Sheet, Narayanan Menon
Wrinkling Of A Floating Sheet, Narayanan Menon
Patterns Around Us
The objective of today’s work will be to generate wrinkle patterns on very thin polymer films using the forces generated by the surface tension of a water drop. You’ll do a few sizes of water drop and we’ll give you a couple of thicknesses of film. Digital images of the pattern will allow us to make observations of the number and size of the wrinkles generated. We will try to develop an understanding of the dependence of the pattern on the materials used and the forces applied
Branching In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Branching In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
No abstract provided.
Wrinkling In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Wrinkling In Nature, Jennifer Welborn, Wayne Kermenski
Patterns Around Us
This lab experience is separated into four investigative segments:
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Human saliva and enzymes
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Osmosis and Dialysis Tubing
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Analyzing dry and imbibed weights of wrinkled and smooth pea seeds
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Putting it All Together, What makes Wrinkled Peas?
A Brief Introduction To Stemtec, Morton Sternheim
Environmental Implications Of Nanotechnology, Boris Lau, Joann Mariie Rodríguez
Environmental Implications Of Nanotechnology, Boris Lau, Joann Mariie Rodríguez
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Wood Studio Workshop, Peggi Clouston, Rommel L Cordova‐Fiori
Wood Studio Workshop, Peggi Clouston, Rommel L Cordova‐Fiori
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Patterns Around Us Presentation, Benny Davidovitch
Patterns Around Us Presentation, Benny Davidovitch
Patterns Around Us
No abstract provided.
The Open Hub: How Libraries Facilitate Oer, Jeremy Smith
The Open Hub: How Libraries Facilitate Oer, Jeremy Smith
University Libraries Presentations Series
An examination of the role of libraries in the support of Open Educational Resources at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Mcclphei Staff Development Summer Workshop Day 2016, Jeremy Smith
Mcclphei Staff Development Summer Workshop Day 2016, Jeremy Smith
University Libraries Presentations Series
A summary of the Open Education Initiative at UMass Amherst. Presented to the Massachusetts Commonwealth Consortium of Libraries in Public Higher Education Institutions, Inc.during their summer workshop.
Interdisciplinary Science Connections, Fred Venne
Interdisciplinary Science Connections, Fred Venne
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Perceptions Of Health Educators And Supervisors About Their Preparation In Alexandria, Egypt (How Well They Believe Their Training And Preparation Prepared Them To Work As Health Educators), Elshaymaa Ahmed
Master's Capstone Projects
Health educators have many responsibilities, including community education, assessment program development, evaluation, research, health policy and grant writing. Health educators in Egypt do not participate in all these activities, but they mostly do participate in essential activities such as community education. The health educators in Egypt get training and preparation on topics such as addiction, women’s health, chronic diseases, and the skills needed for teaching.
This study investigated the perceptions of health educators and their supervisors about how well they believe their training and preparation has prepared them to work with health clients in Alexandria, Egypt. The study includes interviews …