Receive tweets from space!

After being exposed to Twitter in my technology course, I have brought Twitter into my classroom for good reason.  A couple weeks ago, one of our American astronauts went into space via the Russian Soyuz Rocket.  Headed to the International Space Station, our American astronaut, Dan Burbank, will Tweet while in space.  His last tweet was on November 28, a picture he took showing the Soyuz rocket blasting back to Earth with astronauts in it.  Not only do I find this Twitter following interesting, but my eighth graders are loving this!  Integrating technology in science has taken yet one more step of awesomeness into the classroom.

Brian

My Experience as a Graduate Student

Alas, graduation is only weeks away.  I have had a great learning experience at the University of Central Florida for my graduate program.  I will soon receive my Masters Degree in the MAT Biology, 6-12 Program.  Every class that I have had truly has shown me how to strive to become a better, stronger teacher.  From the general requirements to the electives I have chosen, I feel I am now a well-rounded teacher.

As for my technological class I am finishing up (EME 5050), I feel I can consider myself a "tech-savvy" teacher amongst the general population.  From establishing a wiki, to creating a blog, to producing my first-ever Prezi, students will benefit from this inclusion of technology into the classroom.  Thank you fellow classmates.  Thank you Kelvin, for all your help and assistance when needed.  Thank you UCF.

Brian

Check out my Curriculum Project!
https://glasbybr.wikispaces.com/Project+Overview

Scoring Rubric for My Latest Classroom Project

Check out my rubric I have created for my classroom, posted online via iRubric.  Enjoy!

My Rubric


-Brian

Project Example: Project Earth 2012

For the Upcoming Earth Day in April of 2012, my eighth grade honors science students will be given an opportunity to construct a digital story on a current issue in our planet.  They are to inform the public on this issue and how to protect our planet.  Enjoy previewing my Prezi example, and please let me know any spelling errors or other feedback.  Thanks!

Saving the Cotton Top Tamarin!


-Brian