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Greece in Retrospect (already...)

I met some great teachers at ISE.  I was able to take mental breaks through outdoor large scale chess games with John.  My wife and I enjoyed the company of Peter and Sandy many times at meals or on…

Reflecting on my trip

I would like to thank Quarknet for this amazing experience! I learned so much at the ISE workshop through the lectures on astronomy and the differences of the European approach to inquiry. It was…

In the weeks that follow

As I'm sitting here at my local QuarkNet workshop and a week away from seeing students again I am reflecting on all that I was able to do and learn at the ISE Summer School in Greece.  We obviously…

Results of "Discover the Cosmos" workshop

I'm back home in Hawaii following the amazing workshop in Marathon, Greece; finally back in swing with the local time zone. The workshop was amazing - I have lots of ideas for projects and resources…

Quarknet at the Summer School in Marathon, Greece

We had a wonderful week at the European Summer School program called "Discover the Cosmos." Presenters from all over Europe gave talks about current technologies that can be used to present material…

Final Day - ISE Marathon, Greece

I cannot believe this week is coming to a close. This is my first (but certainly not last) visit to Europe and I’m very thankful to Marge Bardeen and all of QuarkNet staff for this opportunity. Not…

ISE in Marathon

Totally awesome week of science and community!!!  So much was provided in terms of access to technology supporting our teaching, other teachers' methods and activities, and resources creating…

Final day in Greece

Greetings all! Just wanted to drop a line and tell everyone what a great trip this has been. It has been a real privilege to meet and work with all the other teachers here not only from the states…

ISE @ Marathon

QuarkNet competition on the shores of the Mediterranean      

Science is a journey, not an event.

  On the first day, our fearless QuarkNet leader Marge Bardeen reminded us that science is a journey, not an event.  We sometimes treat it as a list of facts to accept, and that's often how our…