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A conversation about participatory science in a unique no-tech setting with Laci Gerhart: A SITT 2023 Interview with Dr. Andy Jones

Laci Gerhart shares her teaching experiences in the unique no-tech setting of a California prison. She describes the data collection the learners participate in and the challenges of providing…

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A conversation about DEI efforts and teaching with video with Bwalya Lungu: A SITT 2023 Interview with Dr. Andy Jones

In this wide-ranging conversation, Bwalya and Andy talk about the importance of listening to student feedback and the power of the "Know Your Students" tool. Bwalya shares her DEI efforts…

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A conversation about the power of alumni experiences for economics students with Janine Wilson: A SITT 2023 Interview with Dr. Andy Jones

Janine L.F. Wilson describes the role that videos from UC Davis economics alumni play in her classes. Such sharings and testimonials provide context for problem sets and also introduce current…

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A conversation about teaching writing to future medical professionals with Jane Beal: A SITT 2023 Interview with Dr. Andy Jones

Dr. Jane Beal talks about the importance of writing as a "translation" between people with different areas of expertise, as well as the value of seeing and then telling the stories found in…

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A conversation about student engagement in large classes with Kenji Quides: A SITT 2023 Interview with Dr. Andy Jones

Kenji Quides discusses the challenges of moving from teaching small to large classes, and shares an example of an interactive activity using a heat map that meaningfully engaged students in one of…

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A conversation about LibreTexts and the value of open educational resources with Delmar Larsen: A SITT 2023 Interview with Dr. Andy Jones

Delmar Larsen provides updates on the no-cost online textbook system that he has created, including the languages in which materials are available, the countries in which the system is used, the…

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