A platform for instructors to find learning modules and collaborate on developing resources for teaching hydrology and water resources
What can instructors do with HydroLearn?
What does HydroLearn have to offer?
Utilize
Find and use learning modules developed by others
Learning Modules
Modules with learning objectives, learning activities, and assessments that are supported by educational research
Adapt
Adapt and use modules created by others
Constructive Alignment
Tools designed to scaffold instructors' development of learning modules that align learning objectives, activities, and assessments
Collaborate
Collaborate with others to develop new learning modules
Authentic Problems
The capability to integrate data and modeling resources to support students' solving of complex real-world problems
Author and Module Spotlight
Dr. Hilary McMillan
San Diego State University
Dr. Joann Mossa
University of Florida
This module exposes students to quantitative and graphical analysis of hydrologic droughts with a focus on rivers and streams. We introduce students to hydrologic indices and indicators used by the federal government regarding drought or low flow conditions in streams. We visualize drying streams with Excel-derived colorful graphics called stream-flow stripes and stream-flow "heat maps" of annual and monthly data. Ultimately, students synthesize this information into a case study of a drying stream or streams to educate and inform stakeholders about water stewardship. These activities are relevant to students interested in careers in water monitoring, management, sustainability, and conservation.
