Teaching, Parenting and Science Outreach in the Pandemic #COVID19

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Our guest this week is Joanne O’Meara, a physics professor from the University of Guelph. In an effort to help educators right now, the Guelph physics department is creating videos to answer user generated science questions.  Called AMASE (Ask Me Anything: Science Edition), these videos have been tackling concepts such as the rainbows, why we see stars, and Schrodinger’s Cat. Joanne joins us to discuss the AMASE project, how she (and her daughters) made the first video on the speed of light, and shares her experiences in teaching and parenting during the pandemic.

 

Links:

• Joanne O’Meara, The University of Guelph
• AMASE! Ask Me Anything Science Edition (YouTube)
• PhyGu Youtube channel
• First AMASE video: Speed of Light
• Physics in the pandemic: ‘Welcome to my new role as university professor, housekeeper, cafeteria lady, school teacher… (physicsworld)

Connect with our guest:

• Twitter: @NeutronJo
• Joanne’s everyday science blog can be found at WonderWhy.ca

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Free Resources at NSTA during #COID19:

• 30 Day Free NSTA Membership
• Coronavirus Elementary Lesson Plan and Resources Collection
• Coronavirus Secondary Lesson Plan and Resources Collection
• A Learning Center Collection of resources/tools for teachers and parents
• Free access to our Interactive ebooks+
• The NSTA homepage will feature select resources daily that will give more context behind the resources and how best to use them
• Sharing NSTA’s massive collection of free NSTA Press book chapters
• Videos highlighting NSTA’s interactive ebooks+
• Initiative on social media and the NSTA learning Center called #LearningTogether, encouraging teachers and parents and everyone in between to share resources, tips and tricks

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