As a teacher, I think data collection can be helpful to gather information from parents. A Qualtrics link could be sent out to each parent to fill in information about their home address and email as well as any things I should know about their student. Because I am able to export the data as an Excel file, this would save paper and make it easy for parents to give me important information. This could be used for any class and grade level because it is something every teacher needs. Aside from gathering basic information, I can also use data collection for parents to sign up for classroom duties as volunteers.
The topics I found most interesting from viewing my classmates blogs were PowerPoint and assistive technologies. I also read a blog on AR/VR that had some cool ideas on how this can be used in the classroom. It was fun to read how my classmates plan to use technology in their classrooms. We have big dreams! There is a general consensus that we learned new features from programs we have been using for years. Especially the nonlinear PowerPoint project.
Next, I would like to learn about Smart Tables. I had not heard of them until class today. I think Smart Tables would be best for elementary school students to interact with technology. I can see how academic games can be used on them. I can also see how they are good for multiple students to use at the same time. As of now, I don't have access to a Smart Table, but I can research them! I would like to know how they work and testimonials from school that use them.
Hello! after I read your blogpost I realized how useful surveys can be for gathering information from parents! I did not think of that. I also found very interesting the Power Point assignments. I loved how it was an opportunity to display creativity.
ReplyDeleteHey Emily! I think your ideas of using surveys in a classroom setting would be great. Definitely didn't think of parent's using it until you mentioned it. I think that learning about Smart Tables would be so awesome! I never knew that they even existed until our field trip to the TechSandbox. They seem user-friendly and adaptable to any environment. Also, I recently went to Las Vegas and visited the Hoover Dam. In the museum, guess what they had?! Smart Tables. I briefly explored the content and it was neat. It was an interactive tour of the dam and quizzes to test your knowledge of how it was built. I think the best part of it was that there was 6 people using it at once!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea to using surveys for parents and student information! I think that is something that could be creative, helpful, and eco-friendly as you stated it could save paper. I also would be interested in learning more about smart tables because I have never heard of these either prior to this class. I think it could be very entertaining and engaging for younger children.
ReplyDeleteA survey could definitely be useful for getting opinions of parents! I hadn't even considered its uses outside of the classroom.
ReplyDeleteData collection is a great way to connect with the parents! I think it's much easier than sending home paper surveys and permission slips which can be lost or misplaced in transit. Great Idea!
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