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 * Instructor Introductions:**

I was born in Bangkok, Thailand. I attended middle school and high school in Anaheim, CA. I have a B.S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from the [|University of California, San Diego] and M.S. in Biological Chemistry from the [|University of California, Los Angeles] where I studied early embryonic development in vertebrates. I am credentialed to teach science in California and Hawaii. I have taught science formally and informally for the past 10 years at UCLA, the [|California Science Center], [|Milken Community High School] , [|McKinley High School] , and [|La Pietra]. Currently at [|Punahou], I'm a part-time science teacher with one section of Anatomy and Physiology.
 * Nan Ketpura-Ching **

I’m currently in my first year of the on-line masters program in Educational Technology (OTEC) at UH, Manoa. I am actively involved in the [|UCSD Alumni] community here in Hawaii as a Regional Club Leader. I live in Honolulu with my husband and 2 kids. I enjoy knitting, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Hi, my name is Davilla Riddle. I was born and raised in Texas, but have lived in Maui for seven years. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Zoology and M.S. in Natural Resources Management. Currently, I am a 7th grade science teacher at Kalama Intermediate in Makawao. This is my second year as a Master's student in the OTEC program.
 * Davilla Riddle **


 * Kevin Takayama **


 * Contact Information:**
 * Nan Ketpura-Ching (nankc@hawaii.edu)
 * Davilla Riddle (driddle@hawaii.edu)
 * Kevin Takayama (ktakayam@hawaii.edu)


 * Technology Requirements:**
 * Software: Web browser with Adobe Flash Player, Google Sites, QuickTime
 * Hardware: Computer and Internet connection


 * Grading and Feedback:** Graded assignments will be returned within one week of the due date. An announcement will be sent when grading is finished for each assignment. Students can check their grades in the Gradebook in Laulima. Written feedback will be given within the Assignments tool.
 * ** Assignments/Assessments ** ||= ** Points ** ||
 * # Self-Introduction in Laulima Discussion
 * 1) Pre-module survey
 * 2) Discussion post on Coral Reef Interactive website and Great Barrier Reef Virtual Tour
 * 3) Post-module survey ||= 10 10 10 10 ||
 * # Random Sampling activity
 * 1) Practice questions
 * 2) Quiz on Laulima ||= 20 10 50 ||
 * # Discussion post: Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Corals
 * 1) Understanding Ocean Acidification worksheet (collaborate with a partner) ||= 10 30 ||
 * # Graphing Deer Population Growth activity
 * 1) Practice questions
 * 2) Quiz on Scientific Data Interpretation ||= 20 10 50 ||
 * # Screenshot of Coral Reef Game
 * 1) Multimedia Conservation Poster
 * 2) Exit Survey ||= 10 50 10 ||
 * > **Total** ||= **310** ||