Tag: Coping With COVID
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Remote Masterclasses in Poland
Masterclass participation is limited by room capacity and travel costs. Remote masterclasses expand geographical reach and make it easier to ask questions. However, it lacks in person interactions and showed a decreased “efficiency” in measurements. Nevertheless, it remains a valuable opportunity to connect with students interested in physics who can’t attend regular Masterclasse.
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Fermilab & QuarkNet : Serving and expanding audiences during COVID
During the COVID pandemic, Fermilab and QuarkNet websites served as hubs for different audiences, offering activities, virtual resources and guidance for parents and teachers. The structures also held online outreach events and developed social media strategies to foster engagement.
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IMC initiatives : learning-at-home during COVID
In response to many IMC cancellations due to COVID-19, virtual masterclasses were developed. Various online tools can effectively support remote learning at home : Zoom is highly effective for live lectures, webinars, and group work, and resources can be adapted with online tally sheets, Kahoot quizzes…
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Outreach online program for ICHEP2020
The conference ICHEP2020 was held in Prague and showcased a variety of activities for the general public. The event featured talks, workshops, activities and even a DJ set. Some activities took place in person but most were online.
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Portuguese language advanced teacher’s program online
The online program was envisioned to maintain interactions between teachers and speakers during the COVID time with an advanced program including training for Masterclasses or virtual visit.