Get your own free workspace
View
 

Student Research Climate Campaign Webinar Series

Page history last edited by Iowasciencegal 2 days, 2 hours ago

GLOBE Student Research Climate Campaign
Webinar Series
From the Iowa Academy of Science GLOBE Partnership


Register: http://classic.globe.gov/fsl/workshop/registration.pl?lang=en
Learn more about the SRCC: http://globe.gov/scrc/foundations
Questions? Contact: Marcy Seavey, Program Director, Iowa Academy of Science

The Workshop Flier:  flier_climate_workshop1.pdf


Participating in the Webinars

Webinar URL: http://univnia.adobeconnect.com/globe/
Click Enter as a Guest and type in your first name.
(Log in here with your first name, room opens 10 minutes before the session begins)

Please test your Adobe Connect connection on the computer you will use for the webinar at least 2 days prior to your first session: http://univnia.na4.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm 

Learn more about Adobe Connect: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview

Technical Requirements: 
Technical Requirements: Course sessions will meet in Adobe Webconnet.  You will need a computer with an internet browser, a connection to the Internet and speakers.  You may need access to a phone to call into a simultaneous conference call for some sessions.  Support materials will be provided via email and through this course webpage. Participants are responsible for their own internet access.    


 

Webinar Schedule
   
February 7th, 2012
4:00-5:30pm Central Standard Time
22:00-23:30 UTC
Webinar 1: Introduction
Introductions
Workshop Expectations
Activity From Weather to Climate – Looking at Air Temperature Data
Homework —Find out what your students know about weather and climate.
February 14th, 2012
4:00-5:30pm Central Standard Time
22:00-23:30 UTC
Webinar 2: Climate Foundation
Activity What is your Climate Classification?
More climate classroom resources including: GLOBE Earth as a System Posters and Where in the World
Homework—Select and complete a climate activity with your class and share the results with the group.
February 21st, 2012
4:00-5:30pm Central Standard Time
22:00-23:30 UTC
Webinar 3: GLOBE Protocols
Site selection, Air Temperature & Precipitation Protocols
Homework—Select and define your class’s study site.
February 28th, 2012
4:00-5:30pm Central Standard Time
22:00-23:30 UTC
Webinar 4: GLOBE Protocols II
Green-up Protocol.
Automated Weather Stations
Homework:—Develop an implementation plan and/or collect data at your site with your students.
March 5th, 2012*
4:00-5:30pm Central Standard Time
22:00-23:30 UTC
Webinar 5: Data Entry and Wrap up
Enter your first GLOBE Data!
Questions and Answers
Homework—Complete the course feedback survey.

 

Details: Must register to participate. Only 25 spaces available, 10 spaces saved for Iowa classroom teachers. The first 10 IOWA educators to sign up and attend 3 of the sessions will receive a free rain gauge for their class. To become GLOBE certified: Participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions, view and report on any missed session, and do all homework. All sessions will be conducted in English. These webinars are funded by a mini-grant from the GLOBE Program and are free to attend.

 

Questions?  Comments?  Technical issues?  Ideas?  Contact Marcy.

 

Comments (0)

You don't have permission to comment on this page.