#iteachphysics Archive

Bi-weekly professional development Twitter chat for physics teachers

Saturday May 14, 2016
10:00 AM EDT

BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:00 AM EDT

Good morning and welcome to this week's #iteachphysics chat.
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:00 AM EDT

Good morning and welcome to this week's #iteachphysics chat.
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:01 AM EDT

Today for #iteachphysics let's discuss strategies to increase the numbers of physics teachers and college physics majors.
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:01 AM EDT

Today for #iteachphysics let's discuss strategies to increase the numbers of physics teachers and college physics majors.
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:01 AM EDT

Certainly...or ideally...one begets the other. Agreed? #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:01 AM EDT

Certainly...or ideally...one begets the other. Agreed? #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:02 AM EDT

@BlackPhysicists Good morning to you too and to all #iteachphysics colleagues.
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:03 AM EDT

Before we start our discussion lets get on with our regular rollcall. Pls tell us where you #iteachphysics & grade level.
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:03 AM EDT

Before we start our discussion lets get on with our regular rollcall. Pls tell us where you #iteachphysics & grade level.
LCTTA May 14 @ 10:03 AM EDT

@iteachphysics Ideally, perhaps. But I don't think it really works that way. #iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:04 AM EDT

Please remember to use #iteachphysics in your tweets so we all can see them and so that they can be cataloged in the Storify
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:04 AM EDT

Please remember to use #iteachphysics in your tweets so we all can see them and so that they can be cataloged in the Storify
LCTTA May 14 @ 10:04 AM EDT

Joe. TYC in NC. Calc-based and conceptual physics. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:05 AM EDT

Good Morning all Amber from Phoenix HS physics (Conceptual and AP) #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:05 AM EDT

So #iteachphysics Q1: Is there really a shortage of physics teachers? Are your schools having trouble making hires?
arundquist May 14 @ 10:05 AM EDT

4yr college in St. Paul, MN #iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:05 AM EDT

So #iteachphysics Q1: Is there really a shortage of physics teachers? Are your schools having trouble making hires?
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:06 AM EDT

@BlackPhysicists #iteachphysics in Michigan, 9-12, 2YC, & U
arundquist May 14 @ 10:06 AM EDT

A1 Several years ago our ed school checked which fields requested the most variances (to teach without cert). phys 1 chem 2 #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:06 AM EDT

+@APSPhysics & @AAPTHQ via PhysTEC would say YES. https://t.co/ejHkczmLLv #iteachphysics https://t.co/MpyjsHsEo9
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:07 AM EDT

+@APSPhysics & @AAPTHQ via PhysTEC would say YES. https://t.co/smMzfLMD2Q #iteachphysics
arundquist May 14 @ 10:07 AM EDT

A1 so we decided to create an alternative path for phys teachers. Never got around to chem because cert by test came #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:07 AM EDT

A1 yes there is we always have problems hiring and so do the schools in my area. #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:07 AM EDT

US Physics Teacher Shortage and the Need for PhysTEC https://t.co/LkfxuLd9ED #iteachphysics https://t.co/eZco9TgDuh
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:08 AM EDT

A1 In addition many schools don't do physics first because of this problem if there were more teachers schools could shift #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:09 AM EDT

@BlackPhysicists #iteachphysics I do not know for sure but it seems that the state of Michigan seems to be ok in this regard. I have to ck!
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:09 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Do you think the shortage is more caused by under-production by colleges, or attrition of in-service teachers?
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:09 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Do you think the shortage is more caused by under-production by colleges, or attrition of in-service teachers?
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:10 AM EDT

@arundquist I went through an alternate program myself started with a BS in physics had to go back to get Masters to teach #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:10 AM EDT

Ingersoll looks at causes of teacher shortages. Not clear if his work applies to physics market #iteachphysics https://t.co/wH9aw979N8
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:11 AM EDT

Ingersoll on Magnitude, Destinations, and Determinants of Mathematics and Science Teacher Turnover #iteachphysics https://t.co/w3RExYv2ZM
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:12 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Do you know of many new physics teachers that started, then bailed after a few short years?
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:12 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Do you know of many new physics teachers that started, then bailed after a few short years?
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:12 AM EDT

@BlackPhysicists both in college we are discouraged from becoming teachers and once it the pay & respect is low hard to stay #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:12 AM EDT

@iteachphysics lots of people are scared of weight of the module; many people are scared of it. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:14 AM EDT
Me! I was in for 2.5 yrs before walking away but decided to come back after a couple yrs #iteachphysics https://t.co/pHmNtaV345
- BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:12 AM EDT
  
  #iteachphysics Do you know of many new physics teachers that started, then bailed after a few short years?
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:14 AM EDT

@Judicialio @iteachphysics Weight of the module? Please,explain. TY #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:14 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk check out @AIPStatistics rpt on working conditions of physics Ts https://t.co/Cel7ShCbT9 #iteachphysics https://t.co/jbTTI4OlmL
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:15 AM EDT

YES! SA"@iteachphysics: So #iteachphysics Q1: Is there really a shortage of physics teachers? Are your schools having trouble making hires?"
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:16 AM EDT

@iteachphysics just reading the intro I agree they do not like to question they want to be spoon fed #iteachphysics @AIPStatistics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:16 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj learners won't pursue it because they say it's difficult. In varsities there's less students doing Physics. #iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:17 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk What makes new physics teachers exit, salaray, working conditions, something else? Just moving to diff school? #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:17 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk What makes new physics teachers exit, salaray, working conditions, something else? Just moving to diff school? #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:17 AM EDT

@iteachphysics for me it was a combination if you have a degree in physics you can get paid much more elsewhere but pay #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:18 AM EDT

@iteachphysics but pay by itself isn't a factor you are willing to work for less when you love what you do #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:19 AM EDT

#iteachphysics @MissStrunk et al What does classroom autonomy mean to you, and is it a problem for you?
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:19 AM EDT

@iteachphysics but our system finds ways to suck the love of your job away from you we are isolated, not always given support #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:20 AM EDT

Plugging the ‘Leaky Bucket’ of Early Career Science Teacher Attrition via Dev of Professional Vision https://t.co/OP39mmKVBz #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:21 AM EDT

@iteachphysics I'm in South Africa, North West University. Doing 4th year studying Physics Education & I teach high school. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:21 AM EDT

@iteachphysics another issues is intellectual stimulation we want to learn new things but rarely given the opportunity #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:22 AM EDT

@iteachphysics autonomy to me is the ability to teach how I want and what I want and not have every detail dictated to me #iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:23 AM EDT

A lot of your points are found systematically by Ingersoll of @PennGSE https://t.co/GSDYooC9KL e.g, https://t.co/POzZ5TcSuI #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:23 AM EDT

A lot of your points are found systematically by Ingersoll of @PennGSE https://t.co/vYIJxCGMP3 e.g, https://t.co/w3RExYv2ZM #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:23 AM EDT

@iteachphysics for me it isn't a problem we have been given the freedom to do what is best not all teachers are as lucky #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:24 AM EDT

@iteachphysics I say we because I work closely w/ the other 2 phys Ts at my campus but as long as we agree then we are good #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:24 AM EDT

@Judicialio Which campus? #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:25 AM EDT

@Judicialio @iteachphysics #iteachphysics When in visited Algeria 2 summers ago, my old classmates r stating that lab rooms r in bad shape!+
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:25 AM EDT

@CGordonPVHS up and at them missing #iteachphysics :-)
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:25 AM EDT

I've just started researching Structural factors impacting on students performance in Physics in my district. #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:26 AM EDT

This is a problem more or less foreign to college level teachers. Why is there such a dichotomy on this point? #iteachphysics @MissStrunk
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:26 AM EDT

@Judicialio @iteachphysics + #iteachphysics In addition, they state that ed there is getting worse. I hope the opposite is going on in SA.
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:27 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk Who is doing the dictating to physics teachers, the principal, senior teachers, some state standards panel...? #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:27 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk Who is doing the dictating to physics teachers, the principal, senior teachers, some state standards panel...? #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:28 AM EDT

@iteachphysics Mafikeng Campus #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:28 AM EDT

@iteachphysics I think lack of respect college level Ts are treated w/ respect like experts in their fields #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:28 AM EDT

@iteachphysics not so for us they think we are idiots who couldn't make it elsewhere and we need to be micromanaged #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:29 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj most rural schools here in SA also doesn't have lab rooms, or apparatus or are in bad shape. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:29 AM EDT

@iteachphysics I know of schools where the Ts have to teach the exact same thing to the day in each class #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:30 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj I go around in schools inviting them to come to my campus so I can do experiments for them. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:30 AM EDT

@iteachphysics also there is a perception that we are all bad at our job and don't care so we need to be told what to do #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:30 AM EDT

@Judicialio Great. Saw this last Nov SA Physics students attend week-long workshop at Mafikeng Campus https://t.co/dQ5UxYsvv1 #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:30 AM EDT

@BlackPhysicists @MissStrunk #iteachphysics I feel so fortunate 2 not have 2 deal with any of these shackles. KnockOnWood, I'm in ed heaven!
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:30 AM EDT

@iteachphysics I am very very lucky that I have admin who doesn't see it that way but many do #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:31 AM EDT

@iteachphysics depends on the school some of all of the above. #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:31 AM EDT

A 2014 @AIPStatistics report suggests increased enrollment in HS physics can be met by shifts in load of existing teachers #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:31 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj ed is well here, but science ed is going bad. There's also lots of misconceptions in most teachers as well. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:31 AM EDT

@iteachphysics we have state standards which is good but honestly are very minimal so that doesn't really constrain us #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:32 AM EDT

Is that you realistic you think? #iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:32 AM EDT

Is that you realistic you think? #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:32 AM EDT

@iteachphysics we get some directives from building admin requiring us to use same practices as a math or english #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:32 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @iteachphysics #iteachphysics Talk about creativity being tossed out of the window and ultimate example of stifling! :-(
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:33 AM EDT

@iteachphysics that particularly bothers me sci is different and should be taught different than other subjects #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:33 AM EDT

@iteachphysics but that wasn't physics ed, it was physics BSc. There's a bit of difference if not too much. #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:34 AM EDT

#iteachphysics On my previous Q, first let me ask, how do we move from 40% of HS students taking at least one physics course to 80%?
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:34 AM EDT

@iteachphysics our district is now working towards clear and viable curriculum which means all phys Ts across the district1/n #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:34 AM EDT

via @AIPStatistics: Only 39% of 2013 grads had taken at least 1 physics crse https://t.co/WWvsz4tVHE #iteachphysics https://t.co/U9YlJ1VTWC
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:34 AM EDT

@iteachphysics will need to teach the same thing in the exact same order #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:35 AM EDT

@iteachphysics I know some schools where senior Ts refuse to listen to innovative ideas from new Ts #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:36 AM EDT

@Judicialio #iteachphysics So, what are educators 2 do 2 address these problems for all #African countries must improve #science ed 2 rise.
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:36 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @BlackPhysicists right now I am as well I have an amazing team and we currently have autonomy for the most part #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:36 AM EDT

According to my observation, little knowledge/understanding of maths n english makes it difficult to get physics. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:36 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @BlackPhysicists how ever very worried how that will change will the district does clear and viable in 2 yrs #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:37 AM EDT

Check out the 2014 @AIPStatistics report "Who Teachers High School Physics" https://t.co/Y7sOdkg7N8 #iteachphysics https://t.co/oaBxEYLYkP
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:37 AM EDT

@iteachphysics @AIPStatistics honestly think that is ridiculous. That takes us back to another issue we have out of area Ts #iteachphysics
LCTTA May 14 @ 10:38 AM EDT

Nearly all of what @MissStrunk says is also true for many of us at TYCs. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:38 AM EDT

@iteachphysics @AIPStatistics we put people w/ no background in Phys in Phys classrooms just to put a teacher in there #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:39 AM EDT

@iteachphysics @AIPStatistics how in the world is some one going to teach physics well when they have taken maybe 1 class #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:39 AM EDT

@iteachphysics @AIPStatistics this is not to say some out of area Ts don't do an amazing job but many many don't #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:40 AM EDT

@Judicialio @MrLeNadj same here teacher misconceptions are disconcerting #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:40 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @iteachphysics @AIPStatistics #iteachphysics Catch22! #physics Tchs go to other high paying job & non-majors take their jobs.
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:40 AM EDT

@iteachphysics nope #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:41 AM EDT

I also saw that our question papers come talking things like jet skis, or even bulls eye; our rural kids don't know such. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:41 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @iteachphysics not to mention they tell us we have to differentiate but how can you remediate or go faster #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:41 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk Ah...there was program, I think in NJ, that was sort of quick training for out-of-area physics teachers. #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:42 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @Judicialio #iteachphysics Sad part is that many would not consider PD, attending @AAPTHQ sect. meetings, or going back 2 learn!
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:43 AM EDT

@iteachphysics Physics First!!!! If we can get more schools to go physics first most Ss will get physics #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:44 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @iteachphysics @AIPStatistics and there in lies the rub we need to address the pay issue #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:44 AM EDT

I'm not sure who to blame since question papers talks of "tonnes" & "inches" but this learner don't use such units ever. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:45 AM EDT

@iteachphysics yes some do some okay trainings but my issue is than they can teach a ball on a ramp but what abt modern #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:45 AM EDT

+@missstrunk There was a program, I think out of NJ, that was a quick training for out of area physics teachers. #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:45 AM EDT

Our learners cannot convert. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:45 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @Judicialio @AAPTHQ time and money is a factor I love going to @AAPTHQ but many can't afford to be members #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:46 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk It was the object of a lot of consternation. #iteachphysics. Maybe @LCTTA or @fnoschese can remind us of what that program was
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:46 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @Judicialio @AAPTHQ many upper physics classes aren't offered in the summer either so when do they go back #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:47 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Which key components of PhysTec https://t.co/EFOERK0HZc resonate more w/ you? https://t.co/zWF6MUbjvL
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:47 AM EDT

@iteachphysics not to mention this will produce better scientifically minded Ss who do better in other sciences #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:47 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @Judicialio @AAPTHQ I'm trying 2 figure out how 2 deal with this issue within our MI sect of @AAPTHQ.#iteachphysics, any ideas?
LCTTA May 14 @ 10:47 AM EDT

@iteachphysics @MissStrunk @fnoschese I'm not familiar with that program. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:47 AM EDT

@Judicialio ours either...#iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:49 AM EDT

Switching to making more college physics majors (1/2) #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:49 AM EDT

Switching to making more college physics majors (1/2) #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:49 AM EDT

What can @AAPTHQ @APSphysics @SPSNational et al do to increase the number of college physics majors? #iteachphysics
BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:49 AM EDT

What can @AAPTHQ @APSphysics @SPSNational et al do to increase the number of college physics majors? #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:49 AM EDT

@iteachphysics pedagogical content knowledge. most of my ed classes was with english and math people entirely different #iteachphysics
Judicialio May 14 @ 10:50 AM EDT

Our students cannot conceptualise or relate physics formulae, once they have 2 unknowns in a problem they panic. #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:50 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @Judicialio @AAPTHQ not many I think getting them to see how beneficial it is will help #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:51 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @Judicialio @AAPTHQ to do that they have to get a lower rate. I think a lower rate for 1st time members #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:51 AM EDT

Dear #iteachphysics colleagues, speaking of @AAPTHQ, ISA I shall be in Sacramento sum meeting. Whoever is going, let's plan to meet 4 lunch.
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:51 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @Judicialio would be very helpful not just for new teachers but new to @AAPTHQ teachers #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:52 AM EDT

+@LCTTA @MissStrunk @fnoschese It think it was The Progressive Science Initiative #iteachphysics https://t.co/ZekfGOI5Ph
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:52 AM EDT

@Judicialio #iteachphysics It is indeed a double jeopardy of a problem, poor #maths skills & unwillingness to think critically or reflect.
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:52 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @Judicialio but I know the value I love @AAPTHQ but it is still a struggle to find the $160 to renew my membership #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:53 AM EDT

Via @nrccua it's poss to ID potentials in 8th grade, as athletic depts do https://t.co/5VtUu0QfXl #iteachphysics https://t.co/ilNB2aTc9Y
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:53 AM EDT

Has anyone specifically used @collegeoptions https://t.co/29TNzfjAHS via @nrccua w/ students? #iteachphysics https://t.co/fALh5Imaft
danny_doucette May 14 @ 10:54 AM EDT

I know many amazing classroom teachers, and many scientists, but intersection is small. Different skills, mindsets. #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:54 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @Judicialio @AAPTHQ #iteachphysics, I know and it is like pulling teeth to get funds. I wish @AAPTHQ would address this somehow.
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:54 AM EDT
This is going to seem circular but make better physics Ts Getting Ts who inspire Ss means more majors #iteachphysics https://t.co/7xYi4UGuuR
- BlackPhysicists - Moderator May 14 @ 10:49 AM EDT
  
  What can @AAPTHQ @APSphysics @SPSNational et al do to increase the number of college physics majors? #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:54 AM EDT

@Judicialio ours too...#iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:56 AM EDT

Would collective PD of college & HS physics faculty specifically geared --> increasing college physics majors be worthwhile? #iteachphysics
shirky17 May 14 @ 10:56 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @iteachphysics #iteachphysics (missed part of convo) why do we want more to take physics ; I think all should take enviro sci
NBCphysics May 14 @ 10:57 AM EDT

.@BlackPhysicists Show our Ss they can do anything with a degree in physics: engineering, law, medicine, teach! #iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:57 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @AAPTHQ #iteachphysics I'd take Geneva in a heartbeat but it took creative moves on my part to split costs amongst institutions.
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:57 AM EDT

@danny_doucette I disagree I know many scientist that are amazing teachers and many teachers who are amzing scientist #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:57 AM EDT

@danny_doucette I think we don't support both and so don't see it as much #iteachphysics
iPublicPolicy May 14 @ 10:57 AM EDT

@BlackPhysicists @AAPTHQ @APSphysics @SPSNational Is there a shortage of people in the US with Physics Degrees? #iteachphysics
iteachphysics - Moderator May 14 @ 10:57 AM EDT

+@MissStrunk Interesting. Maybe what @nrccua isn't wrong, but that use metaphor is wrong? #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:58 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj @Judicialio @AAPTHQ I don't know if they can depends on if they have extra funds and can afford to #iteachphysics
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:58 AM EDT

@iteachphysics Yes!!! Any interaction between HS & college is worth while just like #iteachphysics
shirky17 May 14 @ 10:59 AM EDT

@MissStrunk @MrLeNadj @iteachphysics @AIPStatistics #iteachphysics the State says they are certified so they must be qualified;-)
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:59 AM EDT

@shirky17 could you expand on your reasons #iteachphysics @iteachphysics
MrLeNadj May 14 @ 10:59 AM EDT

@iteachphysics #iteachphysics I think any cross over and intermingling of thoughts would lead to great results educationally speaking.
MissStrunk May 14 @ 10:59 AM EDT

@NBCphysics @BlackPhysicists yes big problem they don't know what they can do with a physics degree #iteachphysics