In spite of all the connectivity issues this week I still feel like it was a great opportunity to learn about new technology that can be used while also learning about the limitations first hand.  It also helped remind some of us how important it is to differentiate to make sure that student who struggles has lots of support.  The best part of the week has been the connections I have had a chance to make with other teachers, from the dirty dozen Monday evening to going down the river Wednesday.

The first challenge for the “dirty dozen”

Well besides just trying to keep my head above water with resource overload today;I am looking forward to a chance to let some of this technology sink in.  For the whole fellowship past the PD I am looking for a chance to get into the actual feasibility of growing grass on a commercial scale and using the cellulose content to produce ethanol.  I am wanting my students to have the chance to learn about the process of ethanol production from cellulose.  I am wanting to compare the types of plants that are grown to produce ethanol: such as growing sugar cane, corn, or other traditional plants used in fermentation.  Also wanting to compare land usage and taking away from land for food to produce fuel, while needing more food for a growing population.