News
Mazur attends STS forum
October 7, 2009
At the invitation of former Finance Minister of Japan Koji Omi, Eric Mazur attended the sixth annual Forum on Science and Technology in Society in Kyoto Japan. The forum, attended by leaders in politics, business, including 32 ministers and 12 Nobel laureates, dealt with ethical, safety and environmental issues pertaining to advances in science and technology.
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Talks on Interactive Teaching
Occasionally, instructors who explore the Interactive Teaching method give talks on the topic, offering insight they have gathered that has improved their teaching techniques. Included below is a list of upcoming seminars.
How the mind tricks us: visualizations and visual illusions
Presented by Eric Mazur
Abstract:
Neurobiology and cognitive psychology have made great progress in understanding how the mind processes information – in particular visual information. The knowledge we can gain from these fields has important implications for the presentation of visual information and student learning
Jefferson Lab Science Series
Hosted by Jefferson Laboratory
December 9, 2009
Updates on Resources and Technology
InterWrite PRS
September 8, 2006
InterWrite PRS has created a new infared wireless transmitters designed to combine interaction and assessment to enhance classroom productivity. Information on this new product is available on the GTCO CalComp website.