My name is Dayna Austin. I'm originally from Massachusetts, but have been living in Michigan for seven years now. I have a BA in Natural Science from Johns Hopkins University, and am currently finishing up my Master's in Teaching at Wayne State. My certifications are in secondary biology and chemistry, and I've also done some long term substitute teaching for forensic science. I am not teaching this semester, focusing instead on my Master's project and on preparing to move, as I will be moving to California this summer! Being on the West Coast will be quite the change for me, but I'm looking forward to exploring a new natural environment.
Natural science is truly a passion of mine. My love for science and nature extends to my hobbies, which include hiking, kayaking, and traveling. I also love to read, though I've found little time for recreational reading recently!
I think it's necessary that we teach students to use the internet responsibly and critically. I've been wanting to integrate more technology into my teaching, and am very interested in the flipped classroom model, which I've seen used in an AP biology class with great results.I'm particularly intrigued by the ways technology can be used to differentiate instruction. I look forward to building my knowledge of the resources available, and the ways they can be best used.
Hi Dayna,
ReplyDeleteHappy New year, my name is Sandra looking forward to hearing more from you throughout the semester. I wish you much success in your move to California this summer.
Sandra Schofield
Hello Dayna,
ReplyDeleteGlad to meet you. I wonder with all that moving around, from MA to MI to now California which one would be your favorite? I am also very much in differentiated education. Let's see how technology can help.
Sneha
I've lived in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Michigan so far (California will be my first non-M state) and I have to say I've found things to love about all of them, but my heart will always be back in Massachusetts.
DeleteHi Dayna,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you chose to stay in Michigan. I am so fascinated to hear people to relocated to different states. I have visited all over the United States, but never lived anywhere but Michigan. You seem to be a friendly person and I am sure you probably make friends easy. I look forward to being this class together.
Yes, you do seem to have the travel bug. Welcome. Depending on where in California, you'll most definitely appreciate the weather (the traffic, not so much).
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