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Started this discussion. Last reply by Amanda Kenuam Apr 21, 2010. 1 Reply

I just posted a new article on my blog Teach Science and Math - Little Known Ways to Support Earth…Continue

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David R. Wetzel commented on Glenn Kenyon's group Math Teachers
"Techniques for Improving Vocabulary and Terminology Skills in Science and Math Vocabulary or terminology building is a difficult task for many students. A variety of teaching techniques and strategies are needed to help them develop a true…"
Dec 13, 2012
David R. Wetzel commented on Sandra Goodrich's group 21st Century Science Educators
"Techniques for Improving Vocabulary and Terminology Skills in Science and Math Vocabulary or terminology building is a difficult task for many students. A variety of teaching techniques and strategies are needed to help them develop a true…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Shelly Terrell's group Edchat
"Techniques for Improving Vocabulary and Terminology Skills in Science and Math Vocabulary or terminology building is a difficult task for many students. A variety of teaching techniques and strategies are needed to help them develop a true…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Jessica Owens's group Elementary Educators K-8
"Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Understanding Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for…"
Dec 15, 2011
David R. Wetzel commented on Sandra Goodrich's group 21st Century Science Educators
"Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Understanding Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for…"
Dec 15, 2011
David R. Wetzel commented on Glenn Kenyon's group Math Teachers
"Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Understanding Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Shelly Terrell's group Edchat
"Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Understanding Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Shelly Terrell's group Edchat
"Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Jessica Owens's group Elementary Educators K-8
"Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Sandra Goodrich's group 21st Century Science Educators
"Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Glenn Kenyon's group Math Teachers
"Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and…"
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David R. Wetzel commented on Shelly Terrell's group Edchat
"How to Encourage Critical Thinking in Science and Math Encouraging students to use critical thinking is more than an extension activity in science and math lessons, it is the basis of true learning.   Teaching students how to think critically…"
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"Power Point Presentations Beyond Note Taking The use of PowerPoint presentations in schools takes advantage of education technology integration strategies and techniques. However, student learning is not improved when these presentations are merely…"
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About Me

David R. Wetzel's interests include teaching science and math, continuing education, adult education, and the integration of educational technology in teaching and learning .

His education includes a Ph.D. in Education from George Mason University, Master's Degree in Science and Math Education from Old Dominion University, and a Bachelor Degree in Business from Saint Leo University.

His professional education experiences include teaching middle school science and math, along with working for the Smithsonian Institution and National Academies of Sciences as a curriculum developer, and science-math-technology teacher education at the university level.

His writing experiences include:

Science Scope - middle school science journal by National Science Teachers Association

The Science Teacher - high school science journal by National Science Teachers Association

Journal of Computing in Teacher Education - research journal by International Society for Technology in Education

The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus Parenting Magazine- College Guide

He has authored:

The book How to Weave the Web into K-8 Science published by National Science Teachers Association

Chapter 10 Technology Transforms the Game of Science Education in an edited book by Jeffery Weld, published by Allyn Bacon

The books Energy, Machines, and Motion - teacher and student editions published by National Academy of Sciences and National Science Resources Center of Smithsonian Institution - contributing writer/developer.

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Blog - Teach Science and Math

Blog - Decoded Science

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Creating a Learning Network

Posted on March 19, 2010 at 12:00am 1 Comment

Creating a lifelong learning network is essential for adults who pursue continuing education as means to advance their professional career or improve their personal life. Regardless of the reason for continuing one’s education, an adult’s knowledge needs to continually grow.



The changing nature of today’s society demands the necessity for gaining new skills, new understandings, and new intellectual orientations throughout a person’s life. The need for lifelong learning network is… Continue

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At 11:31pm on July 25, 2011, Bonnie Zimmerman said…
Thank you for accepting my friend request. I hope you have a great week!
At 11:31pm on May 12, 2010, Kevin Young said…
Thanks for all your "how to" articles. It's a nice collection, and quite useful!
At 5:14pm on March 12, 2010, Jessica Owens said…
I enjoyed reading your articles about Math and Science. Very useful and well-written resources. Thanks for sharing!
 
 
 

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