Welcome!
Welcome to my English classes at Burris Laboratory School!
Technology and Techniques
I did a lot of reading over the summer and went to a great conference, so I'm excited to try some new things in the classroom this year. I found what I think will be a great vocabulary program for 7th and 8th grade, to help build your brain's word bank. (Words are powerful!) I learned about differentiated learning, which means that I'm going to be trying some things to help meet each student learn the way he or she learns best. The presenters at the conference I went to showed me some neat apps to use on the iPads, and I'm eager to try them out. Be patient with me and your classmates as we explore new ways of learning!
Need Extra Help?
Please contact me if you need extra help. Email can be a great tool, and I try to check mine frequently and reply promptly. But often, a face to face meeting is the best way to communicate to me what you need help with. I arrive at school by 7:30 each morning, and can often be found after school until about 3:30, unless I have a meeting or other appointment. If you'll let me know you need to meet with me, we can set a time that works for both of us.
Communication
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @KochEnglish
Students and parents should also be sure to be enrolled in my Edmodo classes for daily updates.
Twitter: @KochEnglish
Students and parents should also be sure to be enrolled in my Edmodo classes for daily updates.