Monthly Archives: July 2015

Kenan Fellows….Inspiring My Ever-Evolving Role as an Educator!

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My experience as a Kenan Fellow has not changed my outlook on education;it has provided me with the tools to continue developing my ever-evolving teaching style. Primarily, at the first professional development session held in Cullowee, I learned about new instructional tools and concepts that I may use to engage my students. These sessions were extremely powerful because I was… Read more »

Knowledge Management in K-12 Schools……When, Where, How, & Why???

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Knowledge management is a term that I learned in one of my undergraduate business courses while studying at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.  Knowledge management can be defined as efficiently handling information and resources within a commercial organization. In a time where teachers are constantly transitioning to new schools or leaving the profession, knowledge management is a concept that we… Read more »

The Importance of Mentors

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Mentors are an integral component of being successful in any new adventure.  Mentors motivate, lead by example, have a vision, encourage teamwork, teach, coach and inspire. Dr. Jur and his team have been extremely influential in the creation of our wearable device and development of unit plans that integrate STEM concepts.  They have provided an in-depth view of concepts they… Read more »

Integrating ASSIST & Kenan Back Into My Class

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The goals of my internship will directly influence the levels of engagement in my class because it has provided me with a plethora of real-life experiences and projects that I can integrate into my class.  As a CTE teacher, one of my main goals is to prepare students for the workforce.  This program has provided me with tools and resources… Read more »