The Nova team traveled to the Google Campus in Mountain View, CA last week to give a presentation in the Google Tech Talk series. Wayne Getz spoke about Nova vis-a-vie scientific research, Richard Salter discussed Nova’s approach to computational thinking, and Nick Sippl-Swezey presented Nova applications in K-12 science education and epidemiology research design. Check out the video!
Nova at Google Tech Talk
by admin | May 16, 2013 | News | 2 comments
I was surprised by and very much enjoyed the Google presentation.
I second the notion that this represents a powerful tool in illuminating
math understanding. I’m a senior citizen who had difficulties with higher
math and chemistry. I “got” physics. For me, seeing and relating something
in the real world was key.
I could imagine using this in about the fifth grade and every year thereafter.
Building on practical, real-world uses in all disciplines -year after year.
I think this could be the single best/biggest potential for turning kids on to
math and science. Imagination and these methods could transform our pathetic
statistics in STEM.
Congratulations! Make it happen! If I had the money, I would fund you myself.
Dick Beckman
Dick,
I’m glad our Google Tech Talk resonated with you.
We’ve been excited to find that the interactivity and visual engagement of the lesson not only enhances deeper content understanding for focused learners, but also seems to reach some students who struggle to connect with traditional class content.
You can keep looking to the blog for team and project updates.
Thank you for your exceedingly thoughtful and supportive comments. You’ve hit the nail on the head.
Nick Sippl-Swezey