Scientist-Educator Collaborative Workshop Workshop Evaluation: OCI/CMB Tools

Held at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye New Hampshire Monday, June 1, 2009 through Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Regarding questions about the Ocean-Climate Interactive (OCI) and Concept Map Builder (CMB) online tools, the reactions were positive. Over 90% felt concept mapping had been helpful in communicating ideas with scientists. Participants rated both tools highest in their potential for helping them to create lessons/presentations in their own institutions.To view the charts on this page as a PDF [178 KB], click here.

Watch a video of scientist Deb Goodwin explaining how she looks at her concept map differently after working with informal educators.

Quotes from Workshop Participants

"I am going to specifically bring back the map we made and share it with the teachers I am currently working with. I will also continue to encourage them [and] teach them how to use the OCI and CMB for their own personal and classroom use."