How long have you been teaching Magnetar Academy?
One year
What is the course in which Magnetar is embedded?
Students from the Business Technology and Exploring Computer Science courses were encouraged to join.
How are you able to incorporate it in your class?
The Magnetar curriculum serves as a before-school club for our high-achieving LEADERS.
Were there any hurdles integrating it into the class?
I did not encounter any hurdles, but I did have to take a gentle approach to specific topics considering the demographic of students I serve.
Any special tips or tools you can recommend for other teachers?
My only tip for implementation is to lead the course with a "perspective" and not an "attitude." The course was fun and approachable, because I didn't push my financial beliefs on my students. I only presented the content given in the curriculum and allowed the girls to have truth moments that led to goal setting.