The University of Findlay - Homsher to Discuss Online Technology and Science Curricula at UF

Michael T. Homsher, Ph.D.

Michael T. Homsher, Ph.D., will present “Online Technology Applications in Science Curricula” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in Martin Lecture Hall as part of The University of Findlay’s College of Science Seminar and Lecture Series. This event is free and open to the public.

Homsher is an associate professor in the School of Environmental and Emergency Management and the College of Science 2006-2007 faculty chair.

In his presentation, Homsher will discuss a combination of teaching strategies that are being used at The University including Blackboard technology and a national science education model. He will share specific information about enhancing the use of Blackboard with Tegrity, recorded streaming audiovisual presentations; online laboratories, www.latenitelabs.com; and Visual Sampling Plan. This approach draws on National Science Foundation (NSF) interdisciplinary science teaching strategies developed and applied in secondary and postsecondary institutions.

UF focuses on an inquiry approach rather than content, incorporating facts as needed to allow participants to learn in a problem-solving context. This method is part of a three-year NSF project, which traces changes in faculty teaching practices after participation in a NSF workshop.

Homsher holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and chemistry, a master’s degree in chemistry and a doctorate in biology and aquatic ecology. After working in the corporate world for 10 years, he came to The University in 1990 as the first full-time academic professor in the environmental and hazardous materials program.

Martin Lecture Hall is located in the Brewer Center for Health Sciences on the UF campus.