This week was the fifth week of my summer fellowship.  We started the morning reviewing the differences and similarities between millennials, generation x’s, and baby boomers. In the afternoon, we reviewed data literacy. This was very interesting. In the past, I typically associated data with standardized tests. This training helped me to realize that that is only one component of data literacy. Data literacy is the ability to interpret, gather, and use multiple data sources effectively to improve student learning and teaching. It consists of demographic, student perception, process data, and student learning data. We also discussed how to make our assessments more reliable. On Tuesday, I enjoyed learning about safety and copyright laws. We also discussed culture and various ways to tap into our immediate contacts. Many of my former students’ parents work for SAS. I am visiting SAS on Friday to have lunch with one of my former student’s parent and to try to make some connections. We also meet with individuals from the Science House and discussed our projects. On Wednesday, we explored Praire Ridge. I love this place. We looked at different species of birds and lady bugs. Prairie Ridge is a hidden gem that many are unaware of. I went to my new school to set up my classroom on Thursday and told my assistant principal about my fellowship. I also visited my old school on Friday and encouraged several teachers to sign up for the Kenan Fellows Program.