Technology-Supported Inquiry for Learning about Aquatic Ecosystems

Asking the right questions about nutrient control in aquatic ecosystems.

E remains the greatest stressor affecting freshwater ecosystems across North America and Europe. However, over the past five years, the scientific literature has seen a resurrection of the debate over causes of eutrophication, with resulting confusion in management circles. This debate has been poorly defined, fractious, and oftentimes counterproductive. Eutrophication has been defined as the p...

Technology Supported Learning - Minitrack Introduction

The Internet era of computing is creating new opportunities for new forms of distributed learning and course support than ever before. In order to more effectively leverage this growing potential, continued research on the topic of Technology Supported Learning is essential. The Technology Supported Learning minitrack strives to encourage papers from a variety of perspectives such as different ...

Model for Inquiry and Reflection about Learning and Teaching

1 Jeff Froyd, Texas A&M University, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Zachry Engineering Center, MS3128, College Station, TX 77843-3128 USA, [email protected] Abstract  Engineering educators are encouraged to learn more about learning and teaching. However, researchers from many different disciplines publish theories, research, principles and practice on learning and teaching in many diverse...

Supported Teacher Collaborative Inquiry

Introduction Drawing on the rich line of research that has emerged over the past 15 years, this article details the types of support necessary for the establishment and nurturing of teacher collaborative inquiry. Although teachers have the ability and drive to initiate change, it is often the case that complex layers of support are required to achieve this goal, some of which originate in the t...

Mercury in Aquatic Ecosystems—