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| Paper: |
Using the Teach Astronomy Website to Enrich Introductory Astronomy Classes |
| Volume: |
473, Communicating Science |
| Page: |
43 |
| Authors: |
Hardegree-Ullman, K. K.; Impey, C. D.; Patikkal, A.; Austin, C. L. |
| Abstract: |
This year we implemented Teach Astronomy as a free online resource to be used as a teaching tool for non-science major astronomy courses and for a general audience interested in the subject. The comprehensive astronomy content of the website includes: an introductory text book, encyclopedia articles, images, two to three minute topical video clips, podcasts, and news articles. Teach Astronomy utilizes a novel technology to cluster, display, and navigate search results, called a Wikimap. We will present an overview of how Teach Astronomy works and how instructors can use it as an effective teaching tool in the classroom. Additionally, we will gather feedback from science instructors on how to improve the features and functionality of the website, as well as develop new assignment ideas using Teach Astronomy. |
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