ME Boxes

In any field-based experience, we must be prepared to introduce ourselves to students. To help "smooth" the process of introductions it is helpful to have a plan or strategy that is fun and helps everyone relax. "Me Boxes" consist of a decorated box (or facsimile thereof) in which you have collected items that tell something about you that might be appropriate and of interest to your students. The box and the contents should reflect your personality, your interests, and should provide interesting information about your hobbies, pets, family, sports activities, travels, etc.

You must bring your Me Box to our ON-CAMPUS class and share with others prior to taking it into the field. Click on the URL's below to view Me Boxes and students from previous semesters:

Criteria	Beginning 1-7	Intermediate 8-11	Advanced 12-15
Creative Container	Plain; not decorated; little effort	Decorated with minimal effort	Decorated with care and attention to detail; very attractive
Items in Collection	Few items; random collection; not reflective of interesting information	Moderate amount of items that seem somewhat carefully selected	Several carefully selected items that provide interesting and reflective information about student
Oral Delivery	Awkward delivery	Somewhat smooth delivery	Fluent and graceful delivery