Science Method Scientists (a reflection)



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In today's class session, we had the opportunity to introduce ourselves in our fieldwork groups as well as present our scavenger hunt findings.

We had the task last week to create a Flipgrid. Flipgrid was a form of technology that was introduced to me in this class. Flipgrid allows you to record a video and upload it to a group created by the classroom teacher. Once you finish recording yourself, you are instructed to take a selfie and then can design it with stickers! This form of technology is fairly easy to use and personally, I am very excited to have this in my tool belt to use in the future!

As I mentioned, we were directed to create a flipgrid to present to our class as well as our fieldwork students. We had to include the following in our flipgrid:


  • Show or describe a talent that we have
  • Share your favorite science memory
  • A question for our fieldwork students related to science
Not only was creating the flipgrid exciting, it was interesting to learn each of my peer's individual talents. It was also great to hear about their favorite memorable experiences, because we get to see how engaging lessons can impact the love of student learning! Click the image below to see our class flipgrid!!


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Additionally, we had the task of going on a scavenger hunt throughout the education department, our class syllabus and the eclass site. This was a great way to familiarize the students with the course and its expectations in a fun, engaging way rather than hearing the professor ramble on about the course. It also gave the opportunity to be creative and showcase every students perspectives, expectations and concerns about the course. Below is the link to our class powerpoint!  I am very excited to see what is to come for this course!





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