{"id":511,"date":"2023-02-09T17:19:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T17:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/?page_id=511"},"modified":"2023-03-21T19:35:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T19:35:50","slug":"scicomm-for-diverse-audiences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/scicomm-for-diverse-audiences\/","title":{"rendered":"SciComm for Diverse Audiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Hands-on Science Activity<\/h2>\n<p>Students participated in an activity designed to model the process and teach the principles behind geologic coring.\u00a0 The materials used fo<span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">r this activity are provided in the links below, however, any interactive lesson plan can be used in its place.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Intro-to-Geologic-Cores.pdf\">Introduction to Geologic Coring Presentation Slides<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-718 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/IMG_8104-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Students gathered around a table all looking at the materials for a geology activity on the table.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/IMG_8104-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/IMG_8104-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/IMG_8104-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/IMG_8104-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/IMG_8104-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hnBBFwAIrFc&amp;list=PLBuMGzook1BwaOJ6o5epBzNWrOhu3qlsq&amp;index=84\">Ask a Geologist: Introduction Geologic Coring Youtube video- Presented by Dr. Lauren Neitzke Adamo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Emoji-Core-Lesson.pdf\">Emoji Core Lesson Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Life-Cores-final-copy.pdf\">Life Cores Lesson Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sKHlOrt2OTI&amp;list=PLBuMGzook1BwaOJ6o5epBzNWrOhu3qlsq&amp;index=2\">Getting Wet &amp; Muddy: Going to Sea to Core for Climate Youtube video- Presented by Dr. Liz Sikes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KIh6Heh2eSQ&amp;list=PLBuMGzook1BwaOJ6o5epBzNWrOhu3qlsq&amp;index=7&amp;t=38s\">Ask a Geologist: Live at Sea! Youtube video- Present by Dr. Lauren Neitzke Adamo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Reflecting on Accommodations and Accessibility<\/h2>\n<p>After the completion of the activity, students were tasked with discussing how the activity they just completed may be accessible to 8 different groups of individuals.\u00a0 They were then asked to work together in their groups to make suggestions on what accommodation or modifications could be made to the activity to make it more inclusive.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a sampling of the ideas and accommodations the student groups developed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_762\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-762\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/DEI-Discussion-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-762 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-21-at-1.24.54-PM-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-21-at-1.24.54-PM-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-21-at-1.24.54-PM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-21-at-1.24.54-PM-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-21-at-1.24.54-PM-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/talk-science-to-me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/955\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-21-at-1.24.54-PM-2048x1150.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click the image above to access the DEI Discussion slides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Student Reflections<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #cc0033\"><strong>Students were asked to reflect on the question &#8220;How can I use what I learned to make Science Communication Better?&#8221;\u00a0 Read some of their responses below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;We can make science communication more accommodating by using a wide range of media to communicate the same concepts. For example, having visuals, audio, interactive methods of communication. This also benefits the general public because the multiple formats reinforce the concept as they can understand it multidimensionally.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Based on the activity we did in class, a major theme I saw while coming up with solutions based on barriers groups with disabilities faced was addressing individuals\u2019 needs and having someone who is educated and trained in accommodations present. In terms of science communication it is important to make information accessible by offering it in different formats such as audio, clear simple visuals, subtitles, and in different languages. It is important to ask people what their needs are and not just make content based on just what you want.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Realizing that everyone has different needs and keeping your audience in mind when writing about your science topic. Also, relying on multiple modes of communication to make the topic more accessible (eg. writing, visuals\/art, audio, and a tactile activity).&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I enjoyed learning how different geological features could aid with dating or approximating the dates of events\/organisms. The activity we did with emojis was great because it could be used for many age groups to demonstrate the usefulness of taking a core. However, I had not considered all the different things that may limit its effectiveness, and I think doing so will make it better for everyone.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;There are multiple ways we can act on to accommodate scientific communication better such as having subtitles on all videos, audios, repeating instructions thoroughly, having accessibility for educational institutions (school, museum), and always asking for suggestions for improvement and observing if there\u2019s somebody in need.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;What I learned today can enhance my skills in science communication, particularly in regards to communicating scientific concepts to people who may have disabilities which hinder the effectiveness of non-inclusive traditional methods of instruction and interaction with people outside of the scientific community and academia.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;As we\u2019ve been learning through the weeks, scientists embody a diverse population. Thus, when communicating with the science community, we are communicating with a multitude of people with not only different strengths and interests, but also different needs and abilities. To improve communication, we can maintain clarity of ideas and use technology that helps the greatest number of people.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;It is important to remember that the goal of communication is to have the audience\/students learn and understand. So education must incorporate techniques that best allow the audience to learn. Therefore, I could make science communication better if I research ways to make lessons accessible to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">whole<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> audience. There are many methods that have been created but are not widely used, but I can also always find new ways to teach and learn.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I can use what I learned to create change in institutions for a more diverse and equitable environment. For example, I could help rally to create awareness about ADHD accommodations for Rutgers classes. This would lead to more people learning about the importance of science communication and shed light on effective communication overall.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I found it interesting that a lot of accommodations make life easier for everyone but can also be detrimental to certain kinds of disabilities. For example, extra words on slides could be helpful for those hard of hearing and distracting for someone with a learning disability. Implementing appropriate solutions still requires a lot of discussion.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;This lesson taught me about how to make more inclusive science education. I hadn\u2019t really considered this previously. I normally design my activities with my level of understanding in mind. In the future, I will definitely be more aware of different people\u2019s needs and educational levels. Furthermore, I will also design lessons that are fascinating, while also being inclusive. The capacity to develop more inclusive materials would be amazing.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Through active discussion and brainstorming with individuals on how to better improve lesson plans to be more inclusive, we can work to make communication more effective.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;This lesson taught me about how to make an environment more inclusive. You don\u2019t think about those who may not have the same functions come easy to them, so it is important to think about.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Always keep in mind that people learn differently. Trying to use a \u201cone size fits all\u201d approach is ultimately ineffective. 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