I took chemistry for the first time when I was a sophomore in high school. I had always loved math and science, but I felt something was missing from my high school chemistry classroom. I started off as a biomedical science major at Heritage University, but later declared a degree in chemistry. I decided I wanted to become a teacher during my junior year at HU, the rest is all history, and here I am today. As a future chemistry teacher, I want to be able to create unique learning experiences for my students that go beyond the textbook, lectures, or labs. After today's class I realized that I have all the necessary tools to create enriching experiences. Every month, I would like to invite a scientist, researcher, or expert from the scientific community to speak to my class. I do not only envision having people physically come into my classroom, but I would like to establish global connections as well and have people enter my classroom via video chat. Sure, I will be teaching students content, and we will be doing labs, but I want them to be able to see and hear how the content they are learning is applicable in today's world. Students will be able to hear of the latest research being done and they will also have the opportunity to ask questions. In hearing from an individual halfway across the world, I would consider this activity to be at the redefinition level. Before it would seem inconceivable to reach someone so far and distant, but thanks to technology, video chats are simply clicks away.
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Hi Jesica,
ReplyDeleteI love that idea! It was really fun to see how Jeff was able to bring individuals from across the world into his classroom via video chat. Prior to this class, I was thinking that I would have to employ some serious networking skills in order to find interesting people to video conference with in class. I was excited to learn about how we could use #s to find a community via Twitter! How would you choose scientists to feature?
Hi Kadie,
DeleteRight now I could see myself reaching out to connections that I made throughout my undergraduate degree. One of my chemistry peers that I graduated with will be attending a university in Connecticut to pursue his PhD in physical chemistry, so I plan on reaching out to him. Finding teacher networks is also another great start!
I love this. I think it's really important for kids to understand that what they are learning is practical, and this is a good way for them to see that. I think it would also be good for any teacher to learn something from science professionals, as well! Plus, in my experiences, science people LOVE talking about their subject, so I don't think you would have a hard time finding someone to chat with your class
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