What is informal science education?
Informal science education supports people of all ages and walks of life in exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
You’re invited to join a conversation next week, July 13-17, in ASTC Connect, the online learning center for the informal science education field. The topic: intersections between the learning sciences and informal science education.
Leslie Rupert Herrenkohl of the University of Washington, Sandra Toro Martell of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and Heather Toomey Zimmerman of Penn State will be leading a discussion about what learning researchers can glean from informal science education practice—and how the learning sciences can enrich ISE practice. The discussion is part of a community-building effort funded by NSF that includes a small workshop in Milwaukee next month.
To participate in the discussion, go to connect.astc.org, set up an account, then sign yourself into the “CAISE Forum” area by entering the word “informal” when asked for an “enrolment key.” You’ll hear from Heather as we get started on Monday. The discussion is asynchronous, so whatever your schedule and wherever you are in the world, you’ll be able to participate.
If you can't make this one, keep an eye on the CAISE website. More online discussions are in the works.