ISEA Annual Conference 2012:
An Oasis for Science Education
Keynote Resources from Martin Storksdieck
Publications:
A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Highly Successful Schools or Programs for K-12 STEM Education
Learning Science in Informal Environments
And its practitioner volume, Surrounded by Science
Be on the lookout for the Deeper Learning Report on Assessing 21st Century Skills. In the meantime, checkout the workshop report that inspired the consensus study.
The Center for the Advancement of Informal Science Education
www.informalscience.org, where you can find research and evaluation results of ISE programs
www.exhibitfiles.org, where you can find case studies, reviews, and forums related to exhibits
Conference Sessions
Lego Robotics for Elementary-Aged Kids
by Jose Perez of Informal Science Learning Associates
Paper Tower Engineering: A Hands-On Introduction to the Grand Challenges of Engineering in the 21st Century
by Tricia Berry of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project
Wetlands for Water
John De Fillipo of the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Internships: Effective Management and Mentorship
by Marcela Ramos of the Austin Children’s Museum
Engineering the Earth: Exploring Wind Energy
by Katelyn Wamsted & Ange Atkinson of Girlstart
Nature Videography to Rescue Science Education in a Drought
By Martin Hagne of the Valley Nature Center
Texas State Aquarium Aquavision Distance Learning
by Adriana Reza of the Texas State Aquarium
Camp Odyssey: Art & Science of Water through a Community
by Christy Youker & Rebekah of the Coleman Upper Colorado River Authority and San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts