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Modern Blanket Toss: Findings and Observations

This book is the last in a series of three covering the National Science Foundation awarded Modern Blanket Toss project. In this book are the evaluation findings for each of the three years as well as observations from Modern Blanket Toss staff.

This book is the last in a series of three covering the National Science Foundation awarded Modern Blanket Toss project. In this book are the evaluation findings for each of the three years as well as observations from Modern Blanket Toss staff.

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2015 FINDINGS<br />

I liked learning about GPS systems <strong>and</strong> working with carbon fiber. <br />

I enjoyed learning how to use the<br />

program for drones. <br />

This week I really enjoyed Geocaching!<br />

Geocaching was fun, I got some pretty<br />

cool stuff.<br />

I enjoyed mapping <strong>and</strong> geo-referencing<br />

with my group. I really enjoyed working<br />

with my community. <br />

I liked learning about GIS skills the best<br />

this week. <br />

Working with the UAV group <strong>and</strong> also<br />

working on the Prezi. <br />

I liked that we learned to become<br />

better leaders. <br />

Table 19 Averages of Responses by Week <strong>and</strong> Item<br />

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6<br />

Survey Count 17 19 18 18 16 16<br />

The <strong>Modern</strong> <strong>Blanket</strong> <strong>Toss</strong> classes have held my interest<br />

this week.<br />

3.44 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.19 3.13<br />

The presenters were well prepared. 3.29 3.33 3.22 3.17 3.25 3.06<br />

The environment (meaning the classroom, field trip<br />

location, or other place where instruction took place) was<br />

conducive to learning.<br />

3.35 3.28 3.35 3.28 3.33 3.06<br />

I learned new science <strong>and</strong> technology concepts this week. 3.24 3.17 3.18 3.12 3.27 3.13<br />

The information was challenging to me. 2.88 2.76 2.83 2.89 3.00 2.88<br />

I enjoyed the classes this week <strong>and</strong> look forward to more. 3.35 3.47 3.29 3.22 3.13 2.88<br />

I am considering a career in a STEM field. 2.93 3.00 3.00 3.13 2.86 2.93<br />

I feel confident communicating with others about science<br />

topics.<br />

2.94 2.82 3.00 2.94 2.94 2.75<br />

I am becoming more of a leader through this class. 3.13 2.81 2.94 3.00 3.00 2.88<br />

I am comfortable working as part of a team. 3.53 3.44 3.56 3.44 3.31 3.25<br />

Mine was learning about other communities’ problems, like how Shishmaref is shrinking, <strong>and</strong> about erosion. <br />

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