Throughout the semester, students in Professor O’Connell’s cornerstones of engineering class visited their community partner once every other week to teach a coding and robotics challenge to kids. At the end of their service-learning experience each student then filmed a short reflection talking about the impact of service learning on them, their course, and the…
Partner: United South End Settlement
Math, Magic, Puzzles, and Games Final Posters
This artifact highlights the work done by students in HONR1310: Math, Magic, Games, and Puzzles during their time volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester and United South End Settlements. The students created posters that capture their workshops, with some including pictures of them working with participants on games and puzzles. These workshops…
Current Topics in Biology Service-Learning
This presentation dives into what service-learning looks like in the class “Current topics in Biology.” The presentation discusses our wonderful community partner United South End Settlements, the students reflection, and examples of the projects they created! Link to Artifact: View…
Engaging Kids in Philosophical Discussion Through Stories and Activities
This artifact is a short compilation of some activities used to assist young students in understanding and discussing philosophical ideas, such as environmental ethics, success, justice, and bravery! Link to Artifact: View…