Cosee-Tek Information

To address the need for enhanced integration of technology into K-12 curricula, COSEE-TEK develops innovative activities and resources based upon the latest undersea technologies and applies emerging information and communication technologies to disseminate this content in meaningful, engaging ways. Ocean science offers a multitude of opportunities to demonstrate how unique and emerging sampling, observation, information and communication technologies can be applied to each of these strategies to improve teaching and learning. Specific objectives of the center include: Provide effective activities that enhance knowledge, pedagogical insights, community connections and experiences for the research community in formal and/or informal education environments to strengthen broader impacts; Develop innovative resources to improve the quality, availability, and impact of ocean science and technology in education and outreach efforts; and Foster communications and collaborations amongst the ocean science, technology, education and public outreach communities. Each of these objectives is met through a series of innovations and activities that continually seek to link ocean science and technology with education and outreach. The Center develops new partnerships and programs that catalyze learning and communication opportunities for researchers, STEM educators (both formal and informal), students and the public. The Center also maintains comprehensive evaluations of the effectiveness of its approaches and media to deliver and disseminate science and technology content. During the first year, activities involved the development of Technology Teams that are comprised of: A scientist and graduate student who lead a research activity that showcases the technologies used to conduct their research, A technician or engineer who provided information on the development, use and outputs of the technologies being used by the research scientists, A formal educator who learned about ocean technologies and is developing problem-based ...