A Retrospective Analysis of the Impact of SpaceMath@NASA on Student Performance in Math and Science

Sten Odenwald; Hilarie Davis; Sharon Bowers

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 39, No. 4 (2020) pp. 315–338

Real world, mathematics-based educational activities provide context for learning and break down barriers to learning in mathematics and science. SpaceMath@NASA (hereafter SpaceMath) provides teachers with real-world math activities in a space...

Three Roads Diverged and We Took All Three

Karen Korth; Belinda Engelhart; Hilarie Davis

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 522–525

The panel members will discuss and demonstrate through interactive videos and cd-rom some of the experiences along the journey implementing the technology integration projects (TIPs) and utilizing educational integration approaches in both the ...

Topics: Educational Technology, Integration, Interaction, Learning Outcomes, Professional Development

The Effects of a Museum of Science Fiction Event on Participant Knowledge and Interest in Science

Greg Viggiano; Hilarie Davis; Carolyn Ng; Mandy Sweeney

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 39, No. 4 (2020) pp. 361–382

The informal learning environment of the Museum of Science Fiction’s Escape Velocity event offers an integration of science and science fiction in a variety of activities, talks, events, exhibits, and panels to further attendees’ interest. This...

The Impact of Professional Development in Natural Resource Investigations Using Geospatial Technologies

Carol D. Hanley; Hilarie B. Davis; Bradford T. Davey

Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education Vol. 41, No. 1 (2012) pp. 68–78

As use of geospatial technologies has increased in the workplace, so has interest in using these technologies in the K-12 classroom. Prior research has identified several reasons for using geospatial technologies in the classroom, such as developing ...

The STEAM Innovation Laboratory: Beyond the Makerspace Paradigm

Troy Cline; Sten Odenwald; Hilarie Davis; Bryan Stephenson; Paul Mirel; Kyle Boyer; Lani Sasser

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 39, No. 4 (2020) pp. 291–313

The NASA Goddard STEAM Innovation Laboratory is a Makerspace approach to bringing NASA’s universe of knowledge into educational spaces around the country and to increase scientific literacy and interest in STEAM careers. Through a series of stations ...