I spent the last few days visiting Dixie State University in St. George, Utah. In addition to discussing science education with the administration and faculty at DSU, I gave a presentation on elementary science education in Utah as it relates to the sun and moon. While the clouds obscured our outdoor exploration of lunar and solar eclipses, luckily the faculty provided us with torches (flashlights) that our future elementary teachers could use to explore this ancient Greek activity. We modified it with the use of mobile phones which I am still pondering from the perspective of Elementary Science 3.0. I believe a hands on lunar app could be designed for this grade. If you would like a copy of this presentation, feel free to contact me via email: [email protected]. I want to thank the faculty and students for hosting me. I had a wonderful time exploring St. George.    

I participated in my convocation at the University of Victoria on November 14th to formally celebrate the completion of my doctorate. The years I spent working on my PhD were some of the most challenging ones in my professional career and life. However, the time spent studying formal and informal science education were also the most rewarding. I am eternally grateful to the support I received from my wife and daughter. I also appreciated the advice and guidance of my thesis supervisor, Dr. David Blades. While the journey continues, it was nice to have a moment to celebrate.