Social Networking 2010
This tracking is a fascinating yet ultimately limited tool for analyzing the social networking which is taking
place so frequently with COSEE-OLC. It does appear that each group (scientists, educators, MVC) talks to
other groups with some variations in principle conversation partner or topic. The patterns of who is talking to
who at one event reveals only a snapshot of those dialogues, not how they are changing over time.
Encouraging and supporting collaborations, new projects or connections between communities such as
scientists and educators have been an important goal for all COSEE centers. Measuring how this
connectedness evolves over time would be significantly useful in determining the usefulness of various
strategies, programs or events. Full report here
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K-12 Teachers Needs Assessment 2009
(Seattle Aquarium report) 90% of teachers who recently visited the Aquarium said the educational value
was excellent or above average.
20% of respondents and their classes visit the Seattle Aquarium with full or partial financial assistance. This
corresponds to over 10,000 students per year.
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Seafood Watch Report 2009
Almost every visitor to the Seattle Aquarium receives a Seafood Watch card, with the sizable exception of
school groups, yet only 1 in 5 understands it and uses it.
17% of respondents remember knowing about or using the Seafood Watch card.
Of those who know of the Seafood Watch card or sustainable seafood issues, 50% share it with family and
friends
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OIP (Ocean Inquiry Project) 2009
Our project, a collaborative effort of Ocean Inquiry Project and COSEE-OLC, ends its first year growing
rapidly.
The interesting learning for these participants tended to focus on the nature of science: sampling strategies,
variables and how to think about tests that will help confirm or negate an hypothesis.” This is one important
aspect of our principle teaching method - an inquiry style to illuminate the importance of that method in
science.
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Communicating Ocean Science Workshop-Alaksa 2009
Participants found the sessions very useful for increasing understanding of Alaska oceans education
programs.
The workshop sessions were interesting and useful to those who attended. The sessions offered new ideas
for educational outreach and most audience members were interested in considering how to use the
approaches with their own scientific outreach.
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