Week 1:
Welcome
This week you should refer to the resources listed under Readings
& References, and you need to complete the assignments under
Assignments. This week's assignments focus on...
- Exploring
and practicing navigation of the course
- Learning
about the Earth system science approach through assigned
readings and a tutorial
- Completing
the Pre-Course Survey
- Introducing
yourself to your classmates
- Getting
together with your team and selecting a name
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Readings
& References
Read:
Mayer, Victor. "Earth Systems Science" Science Is
a Study of Earth, pp. 23-28.
Read:
Wolf, Stephen M. "Mercury Rising."
Attaché Magazine. November 1998.
Read:
What Is Earth System Science?
Read: An Introduction to an ESS Analysis
Reference:
Browse through the table of contents and appendices of the
Course Materials.
Read:
Welcome to NASA's Earth Science Enterprise: Educational CD-ROM.
Under the
introductory section: "Earth
System Science"
Recommended
Web Sites:
Assignments
Do:
Explore the course by visiting the Intro
and Guide. Become familiar
with how the course is laid out and how it functions from week
to week. Develop an understanding of the different requirements
for the four, three-week cycles of Week A: Teacher As Researcher,
Week B: Teacher As Scholar, and Week C: Teacher As Designer that
begin during Week 4 and go through Week 15. Don’t hesitate
to ask the course facilitator questions about the course or how
to use your computer. If you are new to computers or web usage,
it will pay to let others know you need help.
Do: Pre-Course
Survey. The course designers would like to know your thoughts
about learning in a collaborative, online environment and learning
about Earth system science and Problem-Based Learning. This survey,
which can be accessed by clicking on the above link, reflects
the goals and strategies for implementing the course. The survey
makes you more goal-directed because it gives you insight into
the goals and methods of the course. This survey has five sections,
and it will take you around an hour to complete.
Do:
Meet your teammates. Go to the Classroom, then to Course Space
to see what team you are on. Teams consist of four, five, or six
members. As soon as you know which team you are on, meet with
your team members. Tell them where you live, what you teach, what
your interests are, etc. Try to let your team members know when
you will be able to be online (communications patterns). Brainstorm
questions you have about Earth system science. Select a team name.
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