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David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'
Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Understanding
Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Math'
Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Understanding
Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Math'
Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science
Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'
Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science
Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'
How to Encourage Critical Thinking in Science and Math
Encouraging students to use critical thinking is more than an extension activity in science and math lessons, it is the basis of true learning.
Teaching students how to think critically…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Math'
How to Encourage Critical Thinking in Science and Math
Encouraging students to use critical thinking is more than an extension activity in science and math lessons, it is the basis of true learning.
Teaching students how to think critically…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Integrating Technology'
Power Point Presentations Beyond Note Taking The use of PowerPoint presentations in schools takes advantage of education technology integration strategies and techniques. However, student learning is not improved when these presentations are merely…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'
Power Point Presentations Beyond Note Taking The use of PowerPoint presentations in schools takes advantage of education technology integration strategies and techniques. However, student learning is not improved when these presentations are merely…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'
Advantages of Active Learning in Science and Math Active learning has a powerful impact on student learning. How? Student achievement increases through mastery of science and math content as a result of this technique. Students also develop…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Math'
Advantages of Active Learning in Science and Math Active learning has a powerful impact on student learning. How? Student achievement increases through mastery of science and math content as a result of this technique. Students also develop…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Math'
5 Alternative Assessment Techniques in Science and Math
Alternative assessments provide you opportunities to determine the true level of understanding your students have regarding science and math concepts. These tools improve the learning…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'
5 Alternative Assessment Techniques in Science and Math
Alternative assessments provide you opportunities to determine the true level of understanding your students have regarding science and math concepts. These tools improve the…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Integrating Technology'
What is the Technology Footprint in Your Classroom?
In contrast to the technology teachers’ use in the classroom for their professional use, what is the technology (digital) footprint students’ use in a classroom? When effectively…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Integrating Technology'
20 Google Doc Templates for use in Science and Math Classrooms
Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor that enables you to create, store, share, and collaborate on documents with your science and math students. You can even import any…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'
20 Google Doc Templates for use in Science and Math Classrooms
Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor that enables you to create, store, share, and collaborate on documents with your science and math students. You can even import any…
David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Math'
20 Google Doc Templates for use in Science and Math Classrooms
Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor that enables you to create, store, share, and collaborate on documents with your science and math students. You can even import any…
Profile Information
- Which best describes your position?
- Researcher
- What discipline(s) do you teach?
- Science, Mathematics, Technology
- I need help with
- Content knowledge, Gifted and talented, Instructional strategies, Integrating technology, Student misconceptions
- I can help with
- Content knowledge, Instructional strategies, Integrating technology, Being a new teacher, Science fairs/competitions, Student misconceptions
Dr. David R. Wetzel's interests include teaching science and math, and the integration of educational technology in teaching and learning .
His education includes a Ph.D. in Science Education from George Mason University and a Master's Degree in Science and Math Education from Old Dominion University.
Interviews
Using Twitter in Education - KPFT 90.1 Houston, TX, YouthRadio.us, April 3, 2010.
Written Works
* Articles in Science Scope - middle school science journal by National Science Teachers Association
* Articles in The Science Teacher - high school science journal by National Science Teachers Association
* A Model for Pedagogical and Curricula Transformation with Technology in the Journal of Computing in Teacher Education
* The book How to Weave the Web into K-8 Science published by National Science Teachers Association
* Chapter 10 Technology Transforms the Game of Science Education in the book The Game of Science Education by Jeffery Weld, published by Allyn Bacon
* The books Energy, Machines, and Motion - teacher and student editions published by National Academy of Sciences and National Science Resources Center of Smithsonian Institution - contributing writer/developer.
Blogs, Websites, and Social Media
Blog - Decoded Science
Network with him at - Linkedin
Blog - Teach Science and Math
Follow him on Twitter
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:57pm on June 23, 2010,
Davilla Riddle said… - Hi,
I hope you are enjoying your summer! If you are interested, there are several places where you can immediately take something away or contribute to this site. Check out the discussions under forums - Using Social Media, STEM Education, and Oil Spill Resources. There is a link to our Cool Tools wiki under MSP2 Resources on the main page, too.
Is there anything I can help you with right now?
Would you like to contribute a tip or technology tool you have used recently in your classroom? Please reply to this comment or post under forums "Cool Tech Tools".
What is one tip you have for surviving being a new teacher? Please reply to this comment or post under forums "Tips for New Teachers".
Aloha!
Davilla
MSP2 Teacher Leader
- At 12:41pm on June 21, 2010,
Kim Lightle said… - Hi David - Welcome aboard! We are using this NING network as a place where educators can connect with each other (through answers to profile questions and the advanced Members search) and also as a way to connect educators with exemplary resources and professional development opportunities.
If you look on the Main page - you'll see MSP2 resources in the upper left hand box - we have resource guides where we have sifted and sorted and contextualized resources on topics important to middle school math and science teachers, an archive of all of our past webinars, the ability to search the MSP2 collection, and pages of teacher and student opportunities and grants. Our newest resource guide is about Teaching With Tradebooks and includes lessons for science AND math classes.
We have have on the right side of the page our two project blogs - Resources for Math and Science and Connecting News. We also RSS feed the Free Technology for Teachers, Teach Engineering, and Science and Technology NYT blog feeds.
Please don't hesitate to post a question or comment. We are always looking for feedback and new ideas for PD opportunities and people who would like to present. I see that you are a researcher - you might have some very appropriate insights for this community. I'd love to talk further. Wecome - Kim
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