Margret

Petrie October 17, 2013

Form 9: Learning Guide

Module 3: In the Elevator or the Hallway: Informal Science Course Name: Science Communication Learning Goals/Outcomes Define your audiences. Using your written research summary, verbally explain the role of research and science in solving policy issues. Demonstrate active communication skills during informal conversations. Defend a position with scientific and ethical principles. Learning Resources Required Resources Elevator Pitches for Scientists: http://www.thepostdocway.com/content/elevator-pitches-scientists-what- when-where-and-how Two Minutes to Impress: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/articles/10.1038/nj7435-137a Daniel Pink Elevator pitch http://www.danpink.com/2013/05/how-to- pitch-better-the-question-pitch Additional Resources Examples of elevator pitch: http://www.cirm.ca.gov/our-funding/stem-cell- elevator-pitch-challenge Active listening skills: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_listening Learning Activities Activities for This Lesson Talk with scientists in your field to make sure youve covered all potential audiences for your topic. Create and share a 2 minute video presentation on your research Elevator talk with school scientists Discussion Questions Learners should identify your audiences and explain why they are the right audiences for your topic Discuss best practices for constructing an argument Post draft video and give feedback to a minimum of 2 peers Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

Margret Petrie October 17, 2013 Self-Assessment Check your understanding Can you spontaneously talk about your research to a family member, a colleague and a stranger? Are you comfortable defending your position with scientific principles? Can you demonstrate active communication skills? Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments Discussion Post Video presentation (Prezi or YouTube) Elevator talk activity Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.