Model Basics

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Model Basics

• an attempt to help students understand what
  scientific models are, how they are built, and
  what they can and cannot do
• created with support from OSUs Technology
  Enhanced Learning Research (TELR) through the
  talents of Jonathan Diehl (Flash animator) and
  Lane Kuhlman (ActionScript programmer)
• under the advisement of Dr. Ellen
  Mosley-Thompson (paleo-climatologist) and Dr.
  Francis Otieno (climate modeler).

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Introductory screen
http//bprc.osu.edu/resources/model_simulator/swf/
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Animations (with audio)
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Development Linchpins

• Hiring the expertise needed
• Developing the storyboard
• Student help
• Proofing and testing

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Evaluation

• Tested with two 10th-grade science classes
• Getting feedback now from 7 teachers
• CLN impressions?

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Help?
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Thank you!