Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Whether you are an astronomer communicating with the public, a museum educator leading planetarium experiences, or a teacher working with students, knowing what your learners are thinking “in the moment” is key to successful engagement. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has been developing “feedback tactics” scientists and science educators across the globe can use to spark audience curiosity and make audience thinking visible.The ASP also provides scientists with training and support on how to interpret feedback they get and modify their presentations based on responses. In this session we will introduce you to engaging astronomy feedback tactics you can use in a science classroom, museum, or under the stars (funded by National Science Foundation AISL #18110222).

About Linda Shore

Linda Shore is the Chief Executive Officer of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and PI of the On-The-Spot Feedback Project (OTSF), a collaboration between educators and researchers at the ASP, Oregon State University, the Institute for Learning Innovation, and National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The OTSF project seeks to develop resources, training, and tools for scientists to use in outreach to make audience preconceptions and beliefs visible and thereby, their events more engaging. Prior to coming to the ASP, Linda Shore was a Senior Staff Scientist and Director of the Exploratorium Teacher Institute for over two decades.

Watch a recording of this talk (external link)