“There is a force more powerful than steam and electricity: the will.”
This week was an interesting one. I realized on Friday morning that I was a week ahead of myself, but never really completed my submission of the intervention. Thanks Julie for being there for my one and only melt down this semester! I think the stress of the project, getting to know new students, and having a husband at home recuperating from surgery pushed me to the point where STEAM was literally coming out my ears. My goal to work entirely on the Capstone project for the weekend was derailed again when daughter #2 appeared on my door step with dog and suitcase in hand. Time for family!
I have completed my intervention, in fact I've been using it for the first two marking periods, and continue to use it this marking period. When I look at the intervention, I realize that the tweeking I did to the curriculum has made the course more manageable for both my students and myself. I am pleased with the Google site and the students this marking period seem pleased to have a place to go for additional help with their projects. I can say that so far (2 days into the toy project) that the creativity and enthusiasm for creating is very high. During class they are going to the site and reviewing videos as needed; which is freeing up time for the entire class to move at their own pace, without being burdened by in class demonstrations that they do not need. The test will be if they have gone onto the site during the snow day. Lots of projects went home over the weekend so Tuesday will be telling.
I think having this extra day to shovel snow and reflect on the journey I am taking is helping get me back on track. So I will STEAM ahead, work on the numbers and get to my destination on time!
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