Publisher's Synopsis
Held in 2016 at the City College of San Francisco, The National Astronomy Teaching Summit brings together dedicated astronomy and planetary sciences educators to share innovative teaching techniques and successful instructional strategies that increase students' engagement, achievement, and motivation. Designed primarily for college professors teaching the introductory astronomy survey course-ASTRO 101-the summit proceedings includes information from formal presentations, interactive workshops, and round-table discussions all designed around astronomy teaching innovations. Astronomy educators and outreach educators from all levels participated and the conference was organized by a respected program committee.