Month: August 2015

My Kenan Fellowship…Impacting One Student at Time!

Ursela Jones August 30, 2015 Comments Off

My Kenan Fellowship will help me to provide students with those 21st century skills that are needed for employment in today’s workforce. This year I expect my students to be engaged and encouraged in the engineering design process, working in teams, and preparing and giving presentations. Last week, I introduced my students to some of projects and competitions we will… Read more »

From the ASSIST Center to the Classroom…Making Connections for Students!

Ursela Jones August 7, 2015 2 Comments

This year in partnership with the Howard N. Lee Institute 7th and 8th grade STEM Scholars will engage in a Shark Tank: Wearable devices project-based learning activity. Students will be engaged in the engineering design process through a Shark Tank competition for wearable devices. These wearable devices will assist healthcare professionals in monitoring the human body. Students will (1) perform research… Read more »