# Episode 61 - Ray Howanski - His Modeling Approach and Where He's Leading the AMTA

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Podcast: [Science Modeling Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-modeling-talks-980960)
Published: 2024-10-01T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://sciencemodelingtalks.com/episode-61-ray-howanski
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Duration seconds: 2595

## Resource

This month, Mark talks with the executive officer of the AMTA, Ray Howanski. They talk about the importance of getting at student thinking and effective student-led discussions, and the transformation that happens when students start being the scientists rather than just looking to the authority figure for the "right answers." They talk about the difference between modeling workshops and distance learning courses and the value of time spent face-to-face, especially for a teacher's first or first in-depth experience with modeling instruction. They discuss what the AMTA has been working on and what's coming soon as well as ways to get involved in the work that the AMTA is doing to improve curricular materials and set the standards for some new technology.

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