Teaching
General Science
Modeling the Spread of Measles - this interactive graphic allows the user to visualize how infection rate changes among populations with different vaccination rates
Singing Wings - This website is full of engaging videos, animations, and graphics related to the Club-Winged Manakin. Multimedia is used here to describe how the Manakins' wings "work" and uncover the evolutionary history of these intricate structures. Students will love watching the male Manakins in action!
iNaturalist.org - Create projects to record natural history observations over time or geography. You can also join in on projects created by others.
Pedagogy
The 7 Fundamental Conditions of Learning - an opinion piece identifying seven conditions that allow for learning to take place. An interesting read as you think about cultivating your classroom climate.
Teaching Science so it Sticks - an article from an astronomy professor on how to engage students in science courses.
Building a Better Discussion - a look at three social norms that may hinder discussions and suggestions on ways to subvert these tendencies. Author also references this book
The Dreaded Discussion: Ten Ways to Start - ten specific suggestions for initating successful classromm discussions. the suthor also shares his personal asumptions and priciples regarding discussions
Other Topics of Interest
Do student evaluations of teaching really get an F? - here, the author summarized some of that vast research literature on the usefulness of student evaluations of teaching, and presents well founded observations that run counter to those prevalent in recent (2015) popular-press reporting.
Student Ratings of Instruction: A literature review - a literature review of sources on the effectiveness of student evaluations of teaching. Provides a selected bibliography and a video summary of the review
Reaching Students
The power of beleiveing that you can improve - a TED talk from Carol Dweck introducing the power of a "growth mindset." This is a powerful concept for students - especially young women - to embrace as they begin learning new and challenging subjects
The Mindset Kit - a resourse for educators who want to foster a growth mindset in their students.