We’re off to a busy start this year. My students are currently delving into the complexities of antibiotic resistance, and realizing how scarily simple it is for resistance to develop. Though we won’t be implementing the unit plan I’ve developed until later in the year, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to implement some of the tools and tips I learned at the Summer Institute.
One tool I’ve begun using that I love is Twitter! I enjoy sharing what my students are doing in the classroom…they are so dedicated and creative, and Twitter is a great platform to share their hard work. Though it’s been a hectic six weeks and I don’t post as often as I could, I love scrolling through my feed, seeing what other STEM teachers around the country are doing, and getting great ideas to engage my students. As the year goes on and things settle down, I hope to utilize the site even more to connect with other educators and spread the word about the great things my students are doing on a daily basis.