Accessible physics education research (PER). We provide bimonthly summaries of PER papers. #physicseducation #STEMeducation #PER #DBER #SciComm
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We're conducting a study and could use your help! If you are a current or past reader of PERbites, please consider taking a few minutes to answer our survey. More information and the link to the survey at perbites.org/2022/02/14/plea…. Thank you!
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PERbites retweeted
13 Sep 2023
paper day! 🥳
we tried @astrobites lesson plans with a bunch of students to see how it affected them (hint: it was good!)
students felt better about reading research literature afterwards, plus lots of other positive effects as described in our paper: arxiv.org/abs/2309.05822
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Missed out on submitting your #AAPTSM23 presentation before the deadline? Here's another opportunity to submit by April 21st! Don't delay; submit your presentation today! ow.ly/mAze50NLFgs #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #research #ITeachPhysics
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Don't forget to submit your abstract today!
TODAY (April 14th) is the deadline to submit a presentation for #AAPTSM23! Learn more and get your presentation submitted today! ➡ ow.ly/9BC850MW00J #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #research #teaching
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AAPT is currently accepting presentations for #AAPTSM23! Learn more and submit a presentation today! Submission deadline is April 14! ow.ly/9BC850MW00J #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #research #teaching
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Did you know APS GPER is launching an online PER journal club? The first meeting is this Friday at 11am EST. For how to attend, visit engage.aps.org/gper/resource…. #DBER
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Most curriculum focuses on Western knowledge and ways of knowing. As part of Native American Heritage Month, @dianac_sci provides some ideas for including Indigenous knowledge in your classroom. #STEMed #DBER perbites.org/2022/11/22/a-gu…
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TODAY is the LAST DAY to register for #AAPTWM23 at the Early Bird rate. Don't miss out on the huge savings! Register now! ow.ly/ZybA50Lx85G #AAPTConference #AAPTMeetings
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PERbites retweeted
12 Oct 2022
Do you teach/TA undergraduate astronomy courses?
You may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating the efficacy of Astrobites-based lesson plans! Check out this page for more info: astrobites.org/educational-r…
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Talking with other instructors is a natural way to learn about innovative teaching strategies. Today's post by @dianac_sci provides insight in what instructors talk about with other instructors and how departments can foster those connections. #DBER perbites.org/2022/10/12/shar…
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PERbites retweeted
27 Sep 2022
Do you teach undergraduate astronomy courses?
You may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating the efficacy of Astrobites-based lesson plans! Check out this page for more info: astrobites.org/educational-r…
ALT Themed background featuring the Astrobites logo and the same text as the Tweet itself
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Remember that reader survey we did a few months ago? The results have been published in the @perq2022 Proceedings! Congratulations to authors @NickYoungPER @briles_34 Emily Kerr and Prasanth Nair! compadre.org/per/items/detai…
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PERbites retweeted
15 Sep 2022
excited to share this paper, recently published in PERC Proceedings, led by @NickYoungPER about @PERbites! glad to have been a part of it
If you’re interested in staying up to date on physics education research but not sure how, you should check it out!
compadre.org/per/items/detai…
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Interested in promoting more inter group interactions in your labs? In Ya-Wen's first PERbites article, she offers some tips based on a recent study. perbites.org/2022/09/14/how-…
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Researchers at @michiganstateu are studying physics teacher identity and how it influences teacher practices. Physics teachers who participate in a one-hour virtual interview will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card. Fill out their interest form here
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Providing students with more time on their exams should improve their grades, right? Today's study suggests that might not be the case. perbites.org/2022/08/17/extr…
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2 Aug 2022
In Part 1 of this 2-part guide to applying to astro/physics postdocs, @MiaDoesAstro and @cosmoloony share tips on finding postdoc opportunities! astrobites.org/2022/08/02/gu…
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Interested in using videos to help students learn key concepts? Today's study suggests that embedded questions and graphic overlays can do that but only if used in combination. perbites.org/2022/07/27/visu…
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PERbites retweeted
17 Jul 2022
From @jessie_thwaites: Today’s authors interview four people to discuss ways to make astronomy more accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired (BVI). astrobites.org/2022/07/17/ma…
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