Creating Online Content Methods Courses in STEM: Challenges and Opportunities 

Presenter: Geeta Verma

Co-Presenter: Heather Johnson

Organization: University of Colorado Denver

Role: Associate Professor

Track: General Presentation

Topic: Disruptive Innovations

Level: For Mere Mortals

Abstract: This presentation will share challenges and opportunities experienced by two faculty members in developing fully online STEM content methods courses at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver). These faculty members teach in the Urban Community Teacher Education (UCTE) licensure programs and have been actively involved in converting/developing fully online content/pedagogy focused science education and mathematics education courses at CU Denver.

Bio: Geeta Verma is an associate professor of science education at University of Colorado Denver’s School of Education & Human Development. Her research work, grounded in sociocultural theory, integrates equity issues in science education, curriculum discourse and ethnic studies in immigrant communities. Dr. Verma has been leading the efforts in online course offerings in the STEM program area at CU Denver. She recently published an edited book (co-editor Gertrude Tinker Sacs) titled, “Critical Mass in the Teacher Education Academy: Symbiosis and Diversity”. National Science Foundation has funded her work related to recruitment and retention of minority students in STEM fields.

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