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### Project Overview

SCHOOL's objective is to develop curriculum for ScienceCore that incorporates NASA Earth Science Applications use cases and data into the data science life cycle as part of [NASA's Open Source Science Initiative (OSSI)](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/open-science/).
The project consists of seven 2.5 hour learning modules designed to fit both online (self-led) and in person instruction.
Modules focus on demonstrating the data science life cycle with varying themes: **Water, Health and Air Quality, Environmental Justice, Disasters, Wildfires, Agriculture, and Climate**.
SCHOOL's objective is to develop curriculum for ScienceCore that incorporates NASA Earth Science Applications use cases and data into the data science life cycle as part of [NASA's Open Source Science Initiative (OSSI)](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/open-science/). The project consists of seven 2.5 hour learning modules designed to fit both online (self-led) and in person instruction. Modules focus on demonstrating the data science life cycle with varying themes: **Water, Health and Air Quality, Environmental Justice, Disasters, Wildfires, Agriculture, and Climate**.

### SCHOOL Pedagogy

**Inclusive Teaching**

<ul>
<li>Inclusive teaching fosters an environment where diversity is celebrated and reflected in course content.</li>
<li>Marginalization of various populations is overcome by using multiple and diverse examples crossing gender, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers. Course content is designed to provide a variety of modes **(visual, textual, interactive)** for content delivery and for student expression which is absent of assumptions about student abilities or experiences. </li>

<li>Inclusive teaching fosters an environment where diversity is celebrated and reflected in course content.</li>

<li>Marginalization of various populations is overcome by using multiple and diverse examples crossing gender, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers. Course content is designed to provide a variety of modes **(visual, textual, interactive)** for content delivery and for student expression which is absent of assumptions about student abilities or experiences.</li>

</ul>

**Active Learning**

<ul>
<li>The process of encouraging students to not only focus on doing, but also to think critically about what they are doing.</li>
<li>Active learning engages students through activities such as reading, discussing, executing code, and writing, in addition to listening.</li>
<li>In asynchronous learning environments, active learning strategies move beyond listening to prerecorded materials and toward active engagement by directing students to do something, such as looking at an image, interacting with the real world, or retrieving past knowledge.</li>

<li>The process of encouraging students to not only focus on doing, but also to think critically about what they are doing.</li>

<li>Active learning engages students through activities such as reading, discussing, executing code, and writing, in addition to listening.</li>

<li>In asynchronous learning environments, active learning strategies move beyond listening to prerecorded materials and toward active engagement by directing students to do something, such as looking at an image, interacting with the real world, or retrieving past knowledge.</li>

</ul>

**Evaluations**

<ul>
<li>To foster inclusive teaching and active learning, it is critical that</li>
<ul>
<li>expectations for assessment are clearly communicated</li>
<li>that assessments are timely</li>
<li>that examples of ideal results are presented</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Clearly defined learning objectives allow instructors to assess metrics of student performance, and to provide feedback early and often.</li>

<li>To foster inclusive teaching and active learning, it is critical that</li>

<ul>

<li>expectations for assessment are clearly communicated</li>

<li>that assessments are timely</li>

<li>that examples of ideal results are presented</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>Clearly defined learning objectives allow instructors to assess metrics of student performance, and to provide feedback early and often.</li>

</ul>

## TOPSTSCHOOL Module Structure

Each 2.5 hour thematic module, broken down into five 30-minute lessons, will demonstrate the full data science life cycle and connect those processes with open science principles.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Module Component</th>
<th>Data Science Life Cycle/Open Science Integration</th>
<th>Example Activity</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lesson 1</td>
<td>Generation and collection</td>
<td>Identify and obtain data sources. Generation could include spatializing tabular data.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lesson 2</td>
<td>Processing and storage</td>
<td>Data integration tasks are completed. Local and cloud storage options are demonstrated.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lesson 3</td>
<td>Management and analysis</td>
<td>Creation of metadata to inform uses and structure. Statistical techniques applied.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lesson 4</td>
<td>Visualization and interpretation</td>
<td>Creation of charts and maps. Interpretation thought questions and examples from other work.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lesson 5</td>
<td>Open Science and Community Engagement</td>
<td>How to share these results openly. Practice of engaging with existing and emerging community networks.</td>
</tr>
</table>
| Module Component | Data Science Life Cycle/Open Science Integration | Example Activity |
|---------------|------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Lesson 1 | Generation and collection | Identify and obtain data sources. Generation could include spatializing tabular data. |
| Lesson 2 | Processing and storage | Data integration tasks are completed. Local and cloud storage options are demonstrated. |
| Lesson 3 | Management and analysis | Creation of metadata to inform uses and structure. Statistical techniques applied. |
| Lesson 4 | Visualization and interpretation | Creation of charts and maps. Interpretation thought questions and examples from other work. |
| Lesson 5 | Open Science and Community Engagement | How to share these results openly. Practice of engaging with existing and emerging community networks. |

## Project Timeline
The project will commence on July 1, 2023 and end on June 30, 2025. Learning modules will be
developed using the SAFe methodology which will allow for the regular incremental release of
thematic content as it becomes available.

The project will commence on July 1, 2023 and end on June 30, 2025. Learning modules will be developed using the SAFe methodology which will allow for the regular incremental release of thematic content as it becomes available.

## Learn More

Find all of the relevant material for modules and events on the TOPSTSCHOOL Zenodo [here.](https://zenodo.org/communities/topstschool/records?q=&l=list&p=1&s=10&sort=newest)

Watch our most recent SCHOOL video: {{< video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-4ZrcvOCis >}}
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Learn how to join the SCHOOL Project.
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## Subject Matter Experts
## Subject Matter Experts

We are looking for **researchers** to join as **Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)** on our SCHOOL project advisory committee for one module.
Your expertise is vital in developing learning modules applying Open Science principles to the module topics. Researchers will engage in workshops and short sprints in a hybrid, open-meeting format.
We are looking for **researchers** to join as **Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)** on our SCHOOL project advisory committee for one module. Your expertise is vital in developing learning modules applying Open Science principles to the module topics. Researchers will engage in workshops and short sprints in a hybrid, open-meeting format.

The SCHOOL Project aims to empower students to apply Open Science principles to thematic areas, including Water, Health and Air Quality, Environmental Justice, Disasters, Wildfires, Agriculture, and Climate. We're particularly interested in team members passionate about inclusive pedagogy.
To **join as a Subject Matter Expert** or **learn more**, please fill out the [SME Google Form](https://forms.gle/USbE8itQpQ4A67AM7) or contact us at **[email protected]**.
The SCHOOL Project aims to empower students to apply Open Science principles to thematic areas, including Water, Health and Air Quality, Environmental Justice, Disasters, Wildfires, Agriculture, and Climate. We're particularly interested in team members passionate about inclusive pedagogy. To **join as a Subject Matter Expert** or **learn more**, please fill out the [SME Google Form](https://forms.gle/USbE8itQpQ4A67AM7) or contact us at **TOPSTSCHOOL\@ciesin.columbia.edu**.

## Open Science Team

We are looking for **participants** to join the **Open Science Team** to give input on the **development of learning modules**.
Participants will engage in workshops and short sprints in a hybrid, open-meeting format. Our workshop focuses on FAIR and CARE principles in learning, making us particularly interested in team members with a passion for inclusive pedagogy. Following the launch workshop, participants will be asked for feedback during two 1-hour remote participation meetings.
To **join the Open Science Team** or **learn more**, please fill out the [Participant Google Form](https://forms.gle/U8ZEfbE14uhBjTZDA) or contact us at **[email protected]**.
We are looking for **participants** to join the **Open Science Team** to give input on the **development of learning modules**. Participants will engage in workshops and short sprints in a hybrid, open-meeting format. Our workshop focuses on FAIR and CARE principles in learning, making us particularly interested in team members with a passion for inclusive pedagogy. Following the launch workshop, participants will be asked for feedback during two 1-hour remote participation meetings. To **join the Open Science Team** or **learn more**, please fill out the [Participant Google Form](https://forms.gle/U8ZEfbE14uhBjTZDA) or contact us at **TOPSTSCHOOL\@ciesin.columbia.edu**.

## Events
## Events

### Summer 2024:

#### ESIP 2024 Interactive Session

Interactive session at the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) July 2024 meeting, discussing SCHOOL Module 3: Disaster and Wildfires. Access the presentation materials on Zenodo [here.](https://zenodo.org/records/13134698) <img src="./images/ESIP_flyer.jpg" alt="ESIP" width="720" height="720"/>

### Spring 2024:

#### AAG 2024 Panel Session
Panel session at the Association of American Geographers (AAG) annual meeting, disucssing the development of SCHOOL Module 2: Health, Air Quality, and Environmental Justice.
<img src="./images/AAG_final_flyer.jpg" alt="AAG" width="510" height="660"/>

#### SEDAC Open Science Workshop.
Tuesday, January 9 2024. 10 am - 4 pm Eastern Time. Comer Building Seminar Room, Lamont Campus, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades NY 10964
workshop on Open Science hosted by the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center ([SEDAC](https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/)). This event is designed to provide valuable insights, practical knowledge, and collaborative opportunities for researchers who are passionate about open science and the world of data processing for research and applications at the interface of human and environmental systems.
Panel session at the Association of American Geographers (AAG) annual meeting, discussing the development of SCHOOL Module 2: Health, Air Quality, and Environmental Justice. <img src="./images/AAG_final_flyer.jpg" alt="AAG" width="510" height="660"/>

[Join virtually via Zoom](https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/96390643374pwd=dnJaM1JIRDUzNytBV0YvUXFlZTk2QT09)
#### SEDAC Open Science Workshop.

Tuesday, January 9 2024. 10 am - 4 pm Eastern Time. Comer Building Seminar Room, Lamont Campus, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades NY 10964 workshop on Open Science hosted by the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center ([SEDAC](https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/)). This event is designed to provide valuable insights, practical knowledge, and collaborative opportunities for researchers who are passionate about open science and the world of data processing for research and applications at the interface of human and environmental systems.

### Fall 2023

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[YouTube Video (subtitulos en Español)](https://youtu.be/OKAxJqOlhjM)


#### Water Resources SCHOOL Workshop - [I-GUIDE Forum 2023](https://iguide.illinois.edu/forum-2023/agenda-of-i-guide-forum-2023/)

October 4-5, TOPSTSCHOOL Development Team hosted a workshop at the I-GUIDE Fourm 2023. ScienceCore Heuristics for Open Science Outcomes in Learning (SCHOOL): Water Resources Module Development.

[Workshop Documents](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8432066)

[YouTube Video (subtitulos en Español)](https://youtu.be/OsZ3xBYNB6Q)


[YouTube Video (subtitulos en Español)](https://youtu.be/OsZ3xBYNB6Q)
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