Publications
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HASTI 2020 Presentations
"Bats and Bees and Manatees" "iNaturalist: Your students as Citizen Scientists" (Downloadable PDF copy) |
2023 HASTI Conference Presentations
Open Doors to YOUR Future: Writing for The Hoosier Science Teacher
and other science education publications. Link to download PDF
Open Doors to YOUR Future: Writing for The Hoosier Science Teacher
and other science education publications. Link to download PDF
World Conference on Transformative Education
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Books
Dr. McConnell has authored or co-authored several books about science education and music for the mountain dulcimer. Click the images below to read more about the publications and purchase copies. |
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This new series of books feature stories written for students in grades 3-5. Each book tells the story of a species or group of species that is threatened, the scientists who study them, and ways an individual can help conserve wildlife at home!
The series current includes seven volumes, available online and at select gift shops and bookstores. The team is beginning to plan additional books, too. Watch for updates at the CT website. Learn more about these books at the Conservation Tales website. |
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PBL in the Classroom series
Published by NSTA Press, the books in this series explain how to use Problem-Based Learning
in the science classroom, and contain lesson plans for specific strands
in three different science subjects.
Published by NSTA Press, the books in this series explain how to use Problem-Based Learning
in the science classroom, and contain lesson plans for specific strands
in three different science subjects.
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Book Reviews:
“There is a lot to like about this text [PBL in the Earth-Space Science Classroom], and I truly believe that teachers will both like it and use it. Implementing PBL is difficult for teachers, and few curriculum guides are available to support their efforts. This book fills that gap by providing the kinds of strategies and examples teachers need to facilitate open-ended inquiry in their science classrooms.” (Peggy A. Ertmer, Professor Emerita of Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University, and Founding Editor of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning) What happens when you mix a dynamic and unique approach to learning with fundamental aspects of science? You get Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom: K-12, by veteran educators Tom J. McConnell, Joyce Parker and Janet Eberhardt. Based on the idea that by offering students complex scenarios that have real-life relevancy (like learning how we digest our food and how environmental issues impact local economies), they develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and become more engaged in the classroom. This book is a thorough but easily digestible guide to PBL and its applications to life science learning. The guide includes detailed lesson plans, interesting activities, sections which focus on “conceptual barriers” that can pose a threat to students’ understanding, useful information about safe and ethical practices and alignment with Next Generation Science Standards. Overall, this book is impressive in its depth and sure to be a helpful resource for all kindergarten to grade 12 science teachers looking to increase understanding, rather than just knowledge." – (MH, Green Teacher, Vol 111, Fall 2016) |
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Biology Concepts for Educators
This "e-lab manual" was developed for BIO 102 at Ball State University. Students in the course may purchase access directly through Great River Learning.
This "e-lab manual" was developed for BIO 102 at Ball State University. Students in the course may purchase access directly through Great River Learning.
Mountain Dulcimer books
Dr. McConnell also writes and records music for mountain dulcimer and ukulele.
Airway Publishing offers his two collections of tabs for dulcimer.
Dr. McConnell also writes and records music for mountain dulcimer and ukulele.
Airway Publishing offers his two collections of tabs for dulcimer.
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"I just got 'Music From the Heart'. It is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for publishing it for all dulcimer players to enjoy!" (Linda B.)
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