You are about six weeks into the school year. Describe one new tool or strategy you have implemented.
• How and why you are using it?
• What impact is it having on you and your students?
It took me longer than expected to begin implementing some of the strategies I have learned. I used the first day of school advise: I introduced myself to my students and let them know I was here for them, we did some icebreakers, as well allowing them to sit where they wanted. For about a week and a half, I had to go over the beginning of the year activities before we got to the “science” of class. Then we got hit with the hurricane as we began learning about the hydrosphere. I finally feel like now I can begin using other more creative things I have learned. The first tool that I have begun to use is the infographic. The infographic wasn’t part of the original assignment on CMAPP, but I thought it would not only give me a chance to use something I have learned, but it also allows to students to use a new technique (which may also be used in other classrooms) and provides my students the opportunity to teach to their peers and become an expert on the subject.