http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 09:54:49 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 09:54:49 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80810 This web site has many different case study activities covering various subjects. The case studies are designed to encourage students to use problem-based learning to solve problems that are relevant and applicable to the real world. Answer keys are available to authorized instructors. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87048 This is the website for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. It gives us the most advanced images of the Martian surface. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=365951 Discovery of over 300 faults in texas and its possible consequences http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84746 An excellent resource and case study on types and effects of volcano eruptions. Beautiful labeled diagram of a volcano with many useful links including information on Gas, Lahars, Landslides, Lava Flows, Pyroclastic Flows, and Tephra. Also includes seperate links to U.S. and world volcano activity. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=738778 Using technology in education (e- learning) has several advantages among them is the flexibility, availability and teaching enhancement through simulations and interactions. Most of those features can be achieved through using (Learning Management System). However, the most important and significant advantage is students engagement and participation in the subject. This paper summarizes the experience of teaching a geosciences course using Bb. CE. 8 (Blackboard Campus Edition 8) as a L.M.S (Learning Management System). Students’ engagement and involvement in the subject was achieved through using features available within the Bb., CE 8. The paper will demonstrate how successful using features such as; discussion, mails, content editing, grading, tracking .. etc in attaching and engaging students to the subject of the course. It will also exhibit how those features can improve students’ analytical capability and acquiring knowledge in the subject. In addition, the pedagogical impact and educational goals that achieved through using technology in teaching this course are also provided. The experience discussed in this article can be utilized in other courses of similar nature. It can also be considered among the good practices that need to be applied to enhance teaching. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76619 weather analysis and forcasts. Also give quizes on weather related themes. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=366780 Students determine what building stones are most appropriate in a climate similar to Washington, DC by examining stones exposed to the elements since 1948. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=435708 Provides information on how climate science and services can enhance adaptation to climate variability and change, especially for developing countries. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=383822 Geology faculty member David McConnell (North Carolina State University) discusses his experience of using Concept Tests in his Geology course. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=437273 This booklet highlights the importance of developing and sharing information on natural hazards, ensuring that the disaster-management community, decision-makers and the public understand the risks posed by these hazards and recognize the onset of hazardous weather and its impact on safety and survival procedures.