2022 Fellows Camp @ FNAL

November 5-6, 2022

https://tinyurl.com/qnfellows22

FNAL, Building 327 (pic, map)

 

Purpose: To enhance the quality, effectiveness, and consistency of QuarkNet center experiences.

  • Objective 1: Incorporate current particle physics discoveries into activities.
  • Objective 2: Incorporate computational thinking (spreadsheets, notebooks, etc.) into activities.
  • Objective 3: Identify consistent practices that can be incorporated into national QuarkNet workshops (e.g. student hat / teacher hat, implementation plans).
Saturday, Nov 5 Sunday, Nov 6

  8:00 AM   Opening Session [Shane]

  • slides
  • Welcome & Intros
  • Purpose, objectives, agenda
  • Housekeeping
  • QuarkNet updates

  9:30 AM   Large Group Coding Activity [Adam]

  10:45 AM   BREAK

  11:00 AM   Break-out session [Ken]

  • Break out by fellows groups
  • Create a  short report/summary of latest efforts
  • Establish  goals (template - make a copy to edit) for 2023 that aligns to the overarching goals
  • DAP discussions [Deborah]

  12:00 PM   LUNCH

  1:00 PM   "Brief debrief" [Adam]

  • ~1 min update per group
  • Informal - no planning required

  1:10 PM   Break-out work session [Ken]

  • Break out by fellows group
  • Work time
  • Break as needed
  • DAP discussions [Deborah]

  4:30 PM   Large group session [Spencer]

  • How does each Fellows group's goals support the objectives of Fellows Camp?
  • What did you get done today?
  • What do you still need/want to do?
  • What assistance do you need?

  5:00 PM  Adjourn for the day [Shane]

   Evening dinner

  9:00 AM   Morning coffee

  9:30 AM   Large Group Discussion About Fellows Program [Adam]

  • Input from fellows on the future of the fellows program

  10:45 AM   BREAK

  11:00 AM   Large Group Activity: Intro to Cosmic Watch [Dan Kallenberg]

  • Hands-on
  • "Student hat" - "teacher hat"
  • Get feedback from teachers

  12:15 PM   LUNCH

  1:00 PM   "Brief debrief" [Adam]

  • ~1 min update per group
  • Informal - no planning required

  1:10 PM   Break-out work session [Ken]

  • Break out by fellows group
  • Work time
  • Break as needed

  3:30 PM   Large closing session [Spencer]

  • Successes from this weekend?
  • Planned next steps? 
  • Anticipated challenges?

  4:00 PM  Transition to Extension Time

  • Extension for those who are sticking around...
    • Expectation is that we continue working and make forward progress
    • Take advantage of brain power present
    • Fellows choose!

  Evening dinner

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