Final Blog Post...

For my final blog post, I want to reflect on the Maymester with some pros and cons of things that have happened over the past 11 days...

PROS
1. I learned that science can be FUN!
2. We are WET and PLT certified...so awesome and so fun!
3. I made new "school friends!" That is what I always refer to you all as when I am talking to friends and family members. It sounds way better than "a girl at school..."
4. I learned that even kindergarteners can engage in critical thinking skills. I also learned to never underestimate my students.
5. I learned to give my students FREEDOM and CHOICE in the classroom! Dr. Kat did an amazing job modeling this, so the activities and assignments we've had have been personal, authentic, and meaningful.
6. I learned that a "messy" concept map is a better concept map!
7. I learned that science can be squeezed into any content area. So, even though common core does not supply science standards yet, and many schools do not focus on science, I am vowing now to give my best shot at incorporating science into every content area at some point during the week!
8. I learned that a classroom community is SO important. We have formed a really good community these past 11 class periods, so I feel comfortable being myself, opening up, sharing my opinions, and questioning my classmates. I want my students to feel the same.
9. I learned that blogging for a class can be fun. I have had to do this for other classes before, and I've hated it. But look at me now! I have stayed up (with coffee) and written 7 blogs tonight, and I am still on a roll! (or maybe just a caffeine kick.......?)
10. I can finally justify my doodling during class...there are REAL studies on it! Woohoo!

Side note: is that super distracting to my classmates though? I would feel bad if that were the case. oops....

CONS
1. I don't get to take a fun class like this again this summer :( Online classes heeeeere weeeeeee goooooooo...
2. What if I don't have another class with you all before I graduate? I will be so sad!
3. I consumed pizza, cookies, candy, gum, soft drinks, waaaaaay toooooo much coffee, and vending machine snacks but YOLO.