Remote Mentoring with "We Teach Science"

Google Tech Talk
August 25, 2010

ABSTRACT

Presented by Aragon Burlingham and Dina Moskowitz.

There is a crisis occurring in Science and Math education on both a state and national level. In 2009, only 30% of California students scored at the proficient range or higher on state Algebra tests. California is the 8th largest economy in the world, with Silicon Valley the nation's epicenter of science and technology, yet our middle school students rank 45th in math and almost last in science understanding in the nation.

This talk, by the We Teach Science Foundation, will outline the foundation's plan to combat this serious problem--the Remote Tutoring and Mentoring Program (RTM). In one hour per week, professionals from the STEM fields are providing a gift of mentorship to public school students, without even leaving their desks. Come find out what it's all about!

History of the Organization
In 2008, Aragon Burlingham left the field of engineering to focus on his life-long passion of enhancing the math and science learning experiences of children. After a stint of volunteering in a Pacifica, CA public school, he recognized the students' need for personalized attention. He sought to develop a one-on-one mentorship program using STEM professionals as volunteers. Originally, the program was face-to-face; a more traditional mentoring program. However, with the time constraints placed upon professionals, he realized the best way to connect students and mentors was online. Thus, the remote mentoring and tutoring program was born! The program is entering its second pilot this fall with 100 students and 50+ mentors.

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[markmpalmer918]

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[orsenthil]

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[Wrath0fKhan]

"meek"

Just like the old kings? Or the "paleo-anarchists" (if they were at all) from 20,000 years ago? I see... ;-)

[Wrath0fKhan]

@CurtHowland

"hobgoblin"

Maybe you will consult professor emeritus how to solve this "hobgoblin". Maybe he will tell you that its "all fine" since it "all" is about "time preference". And since low time preference is "favorable", you (and this hobgoblin) will have much in common!

I dont pay taxa, you dont have to pay either, do you. Just pick up the M4 carbine and lets do it the old fashioned way! ;-)

"rule or no rule"

We can easily construct a deduction based on axioms that they will. ;-)

[Wrath0fKhan]

@CurtHowland

Exactly the one weve been talking about (all the time). :)

[Wrath0fKhan]

@CurtHowland

"wrong to initiate force"

Well, then Muhammad is going to rule you soon, cousin. ;-)

"No. Hoppa merely examined the destructive .. over time"

Who says his examination is valid? Obviously his (Hoppe´s) hypothesis didnt find great support amongst historians, sociologists, economists, philosophers, etc. Aint that yet another conspiracy against your (so easily, almost gullibly adopted) world view? ;-)

[CurtHowland]

@Wrath0fKhan "You seem to be easily controlled by "legalized" conspiracy theories."

Care to name one?

[Wrath0fKhan]

@CurtHowland

"and that you believe that is why you are so easily controlled"

I could say the same about you. However, I will try to be somewhat more specific than you. You seem to be easily controlled by "legalized" conspiracy theories. ;-)

[CurtHowland]

@Wrath0fKhan "Obviously there is a key difference."

And that you believe that is why you are so easily controlled.

[Wrath0fKhan]

@CurtHowland

"past each other"

Well, I at least am trying to respond to what I intentionally put into quotes. You dont seem to make such a connection. Im wondering.

"non-aggression axiom"

I dont know what to say. Ermm... Just like "Hoppes kings" caring for their respective countries?

"Peace and co"

Indeed.