Photos & Videos for Teaching Science
Visuals significantly improve our ability to understand science concepts. I recommend that science educators develop directories of images and videos that can be used in instruction to illustrate the scientific principles they teach. Images from the science teacher's personal experiences are particularly valuable, because they can be discussed from a first-person perspective. I am in the process of developing this site so that I can access photos and videos that I have taken that illustrate scientific principles. I am also including photos that other family members have taken as well as excellent photos collected from NASA and other sources.
Norman Herr is a professor of science and computer education at California State Univesity, Northridge. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, his master of science degree from the University of California, Davis, and his bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Herr has taught 32 science and technology related courses at UCDavis, Glendale College, Maranatha High School, and CSUN. Dr. Herr is the author of The Sourcebook for Teaching Science, Hands-on Chemistry Activities with Real-Life Applications, Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications, and numerous publications in technology & science education. He is author of the California Frameworks for Teaching Physics and Chemistry, and principal investigator or co-investigator for 81 grants. Dr. Herr directs the Masters Program in Science Education as well as the Credential Program in Science Education.