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Journal Article
Exploring Barriers to the Use of Evidence-Based Instructional Practices
Recent reform documents in postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields recommend the use of evidence-based instructi...
By Grant E. Gardner, Evelyn Brown, Zachary Grimes, and Gina Bishara
Journal Article
Understanding data analysis and interpreting data are key components of teaching interdisciplinary undergraduate students. We detail a semester-long r...
By Richelle L. Tanner and Lisa E. Collins
Journal Article
Are Learning Progressions a Useful Pedagogical Tool for Instructors?
Learning progressions (LPs) present a potential tool to guide students toward deeper understanding of core concepts as they move through a curriculum....
By Charlotte R. Reed and Adele J. Wolfson
Journal Article
This article presents results from a Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) grant from the National Science Foundation that supported students from three major...
By Joanna Joyner-Matos and Kayleen Islam-Zwart
Journal Article
This study presents a quasi-experiment to assess differences in student performance and satisfaction between two different delivery modes—online and...
By Hongyan Geng and Mark McGinley
Journal Article
Student Performance in Ground Versus Online Sections of a Biological Science I College Course
This study is a comparison of ground-based versus online student performance using a combination of common final examination scores and associated dem...
By Peggy Romeo, Marcela Trevino, Frederick Posey, and Scott Romeo
Web Seminar
Archive: Sponsored Web Seminar: Preparing Students for Engineering Careers, December 7, 2021
High school students spend a lot of time considering what their next steps in life will be. Those interested in engineering careers can find it diffic...
Blog Post
Creating a Culture of Science Safety: 7 Teacher Tips for This Fall (and Beyond)
By Mike Marvel
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Update: Unfold the Universe with NASA’s Webb Space Telescope, January 20, 2022
The Webb Space Telescope has launched! Come learn what’s generating the excitement about Webb, where it is now, and all the amazing new scienc...
Web Seminar
Three-dimensional learning calls for students to not only learn disciplinary content, but also to engage in the practices and habits of mind of scient...
Web Seminar
Archive: Preservice Teachers - Engage with NSTA!, November 9, 2021
Learn about NSTA's digital resources, virtual experiences, online community, and website tools designed to help you build your library, network, conte...