I’ve already written all about the cool and timely technologies I’ve learned. And, since I’ve moved back to 8th grade science I am so happy that my externship experience was in biofuels. That experience allowed me to create a couple of really great labs that go along nicely with the 8th grade curriculum.

One thing I learned more about was gamification in the classroom, and I’m already incorporating this strategy. My students were so excited when I explained what I was going to do this year. This methodology will certainly help engage students, but I plan to take it a bit further, and include students in the planning. It was refreshing to see students excited about having lunch with their teacher to discuss strategies for our game play.

I am slowly adding gamification to my curriculum, and trying to get others on board. This is just one of the many excellent experiences I’ve had as a Kenan Fellow.

So many things!

Technology, teamwork, and collaboration.

I have learned about all kinds of technology I can use in my classroom. Kahoot, Socrative, Edmodo, and student boards on Discovery. These sites and all the others I learned about during my fellowship will help make my job a little easier, and a lot more fun for my students.

I am so impressed and appreciative by how everyone has come together to help each other out. Most of us were strangers, but it never felt that way. Everyone seems genuinely eager to help in each others’ successes.

Collaborating with my fellow Fellows has been a rich experience. There is no shortage of hands to catch, or prod 😉 should I feel I’ve hit a block. The input with from my colleagues helps give my curriculum greater depth and dimension.