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Scientist-Educator Collaborative Workshop
Workshop Evaluation: Feedback to Scientists
Held at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, ME
Friday, November 22, 2008 through Saturday, November 23, 2008
Scientists' concept map presentations were evaluated by the educators participating in the workshop. Participants were asked to rate each presentation according to four criteria:
  • The Big Picture -- how well was the scientist's specific research question expanded to address broader issues and concerns and how clearly was that stated?
  • Jargon -- how well did the scientists tailor their language to be accessible to a general audience or explain any jargon used?
  • Concept map -- how well did the map itself organize the information being presented and help the audience understand important ideas?
  • Take home message -- how memorable was the overall message of the presentation?
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Quotes from Workshop Participants

"It was wonderful to have teachers and scientists who could "speak" together comfortably."

"I was expecting a certain level of interaction with teachers and scientists, but the actual working together on building a concept map was fantastic! I think that this is a wonderful, refreshing vehicle to get two communities of learners together to push science education to new heights!"