A Message from Your ASTA President
Welcome to the Alaska Science Teachers Association Website!
The Alaska Science Teachers Association
is comprised primarily of K-12 educators dedicated to the advancement
of science education. Over the past 10 years, we’ve seen tremendous
change in the approach to science teaching, with instant information
on the internet, advanced technology in the classroom and inquiry based
lessons. In today’s classrooms, we are teaching the first generation
that has lived their entire lives in the world of the Internet.
As teachers in the information age, we are being asked to teach
smarter and learn faster in order to help our students prepare
for life in a rapidly changing world.
ASTA offers many opportunities for collaboration,
dissemination of information, and teacher support. Without a doubt,
by cooperating with fellow professionals we expedite reaching and teaching
students of the “E-Age”.
Membership in this Association gives
access to a quarterly e-newsletter with the latest on science curriculum,
professional development and statewide news. In addition, ASTA offers
financial support for innovative teaching ideas and / or travel assistance
through our semi-annual minigrant program. Your membership helps us
sponsor the Alaska Math and Science Conference every two years. The
conference provides teachers opportunities to learn about exemplary
science teaching methods, participate in successful hands-on science
activities, make contacts with professionals associated with science-related
agencies, learn more about our wonderful state on exciting field trips
and review the latest in classroom resources offered by science vendors.
I encourage you to join the Alaska Science
Teachers Association. If you are already a member of our professional
organization, your contribution to our website with information about
professional development opportunities, seminars or informative websites
would be greatly appreciated. We would also love to include any science
education related news that you have from your area in our newsletter.
As your President I welcome communicating with you at jetons2@alaska.net.
Sincerely,
Judith Onslow, ASTA President
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