HomeConference Evaluation Conference Evaluation 2023 LDC Evaluation Form 1. Conference Theme and Attendance 1. The theme of this conference focused on "Variants in Biology Education: What can we learn from pandemics?" . Please indicate the extent the theme drew you to the conference. Not a consideration A little Somewhat Quite a bit Very much 2. Is this your first Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference? Yes No 3. Did you present at this conference? Yes No 2. We would like to understand your expectations in attending this conference A. What specific goals/expectations did you have in attending the conference? B. Were these met Yes - to a great extent Yes - to some extent No (please explain)No (please explain) 3. Please rate the conference program in achieving our objective. The conference was designed around three thematic tracks: Adapting to and teaching disease ecology Fake news, Real Science, or somewhere in between (Science misinformation) Research innovation and careers Please respond to the next three questions in relation to these thematic tracks. A. I learned new ideas to adapt to and to teach disease ecology Yes, several important ideas Yes, some good ideas Some potential ideas Nothing really solid Gained no ideas at all N/A B. I learned new ways to address science misinformation Yes, several important ideas Yes, some good ideas Some potential ideas Nothing really solid Gained no ideas at all N/A C. I learned new ideas to address research innovation and careers in my classroom Yes, several important ideas Yes, some good ideas Some potential ideas Nothing really solid Gained no ideas at all N/A 4. How would you rate your conference experience? A. I was able to network with other attendees meaningfully Very much Quite a bit Somewhat A little Not at all B. I came away with ideas for a project and potential collaborators Very much Quite a bit Somewhat A little Not at all Not my objective C. I felt welcomed and included during the conference Very much Quite a bit Somewhat A little Not at all D. I found teaching resources and ideas relevant to my audience Very much Quite a bit Somewhat A little Not at all Not my objective Comments on Program or Experience 5. Overall conference experience Excellent Good Adequate Need to Improve Poor 6. Please elaborate on your ratings for Q3 and Q4 and your experience of the conference 7. Please share one idea you took away and plan to implement when you return 8. Please tell us a little bit about yourself A. How long have you been teaching? NA First year 1-2 years 2-5 years 5-10 years >10 years B. Please select the most appropriate description of your current status Student K12 teacher Faculty at 4-yr institution with graduate program in biology Faculty at 4-yr institution with no graduate program in biology Researcher Nonprofit/Museum Faculty at 2-yr institution OtherOther C. To better understand our attendees, please let us know if you identify with the following historically underrepresented group in organismal biology Racial or ethnic minority LGBTQ People with Disabilities None of the above D. Please indicate to what extent you are comfortable with Active Learning techniques Novice: I am at the beginning stages Intermediate: I have some knowledge but have not incorporated this into my work Active: I have some knowledge and have incorporated this into my work Advanced: I have much knowledge and personal experience Expert: I have advanced knowledge and am comfortable sharing my experiences with others Just a few more questions 9. One of the goals of LDC is to foster sharing of teaching resources. Do you plan to submit your teaching resource to the LifeDiscoveryEd Digital Library (EcoEdDL/EvoEdDL, PlantEdDL or EconBotEdDL)? Yes, in the next 3 months Yes, in the next 6-12 months I'm not sure No (please tell us why)No (please tell us why) 10. Please add any other comments you may have or any suggestions for a future theme, keynote speakers or location for the Life Discovery Doing Science Conference reCAPTCHA If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ