KU Community: Brown Bag Seminars
October 28 , 2011: Measures of Effective Teaching: Capturing the UTeach Vision in Classroom Observation
Presented by: Candance Walkington, IES Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Wisconsin
Materials: 
Flyer | 
Powerpoint
September 9, 2011: Using GIS to Examine Kansas Math and Science Teacher Shortages due to Retirement
Presented by: Steve Obenhaus, Master Teacher at University of Kansas
Materials: 
Flyer | Powerpoint
April 23, 2007: Teaching Scientific Argumentation in Middle School Science
Materials: Flyer
October 18, 2006: A Sample of Best Practices in University Lower Division Science Education
Materials: Flyer | PowerPoint
August 22, 2006: Attracting Gifted and Talented Students into Science and Engineering Courses
Materials: Flyer
April 19, 2006: Creating Collaborative Evaluation Communities
An NSF effort to evaluate best practice in elementary math and science education.
Materials: Flyer (pdf) ::
PowerPoint
March 28, 2006: The Prototype Plume Busters Software: A New Tool for Computer-Assisted Instruction
Dr. Allen Macfarlane, Kansas Geological Survey scientist, will demonstrate and guide participants through the usage of Plume Busters, an interactive software that allows participants to take on the role of an environmental
consultant and apply the principles of ground-water flow and well hydraulics to solve a simulated contamination problem.
Materials: (none)
February 20, 2006: Stereoscopic Displays
Can stereoscopic imaging improve comprehension in the Physical
Sciences and Geographic Education?
Presenters: Matt Dunbar, Dr. Terry Slocum, Dr. Steve Egbert
Materials: Flyer (pdf)
January 18, 2006: China - Research and Education Opportunities
This seminar reflects the Center? efforts to involve scientists, science educators and education specialists from many units on the Lawrence campus in an interdisciplinary collaborative venture to improve science education at KU and throughout the state of Kansas, and contribute to scholarship in
science education on a national and international level.
Presenters: Dr. Dennis Lane, Dr. Steven Case, Carrie Hohl
Materials: Flyer (pdf) :: PowerPoint (pps) :: Audio Stream (mp3)
May 10, 2005: Personal Response Systems
Personal Response Systems engage students in classroom discourse and
questioning using technology to promote accountability - any curriculum,
anytime.
Presenter: Dr. Phil Baringer
Materials: Flyer :: Powerpoint (pps)
April 20, 2005: The Kansas Science Standards
A review of the development of the Kansas Science Standards by the writing committee co-chairperson, Dr. Steve Case.
Presenter: Dr. Steven Case
Materials: Flyer (pdf) :: Powerpoint (pps)