DATA DATA DATA
Data is something that us as educators are constantly using and sorting through every day. Today's session provided me with some amazing tools, tips and tricks that I can use to better collate and organise my students data. I got the most out of the Google Sheets session with Gerhard, we learned lots of new shortcuts, tools and add-on's which I was able to use straight away and also the My Google Map's session. Today's session was our first one through distance learning due to the Covid-19 Virus. I absolutely love how we are still all able to be connected with each other even when we are all stuck in our own homes. It is also nice to connect with other teachers from other cohorts as well. This session ran smoothly and really makes you think of how this course can be run in the future; do we need to meet in person? Do we need to travel? In terms of running sessions with my own students I will definitely be changing to using the grid version so I can see the full class. I also loved how we split into smaller groups which is something that I can do with Te Kahu to focus in on learning.
All in all a great day of learning for myself!
NOTES & CREATIONS
SHARE TOHATOHA - Dorothy Burt
Sharing has been happening since he dawn of time. By using digital technologies students are able to share their work to an authentic audience.
Top Right Corner: Sharing to a small bubble/ your class.
Bottom Left: Sharing to a large group (school hall)
Bottom Right: Sharing on a global scale.
Sharing work resembles the end of learning, as soon as someone goes and comments on a students work and asks a question the cycle of learning starts again.
Chalk 'n' Talk - Gerhard Vermeulen
Using google forms; this is a great way to gather student voice, whanau voice/ community voice. Can also be used as a tool to create online learning checks and activities. Here is one that I created to gauge how students are feeling moving forward in their digital learning.
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Deep Dive- Google My Maps: Gerhard Vermeulen
The next tool we looked at was Google My Maps; this is an incredible way for students to use their mathematical thinking and geography skills. I aim to use this as part of our math program heading into next term.r /> Here is an example of one I have created showing participants of the DFI's holiday destination and also showing the outline of our school and a trip to the top.Deep Dive- Google Sheets: Gerhard Vermuelen
Link to presentation.- This slide is full of tips and tricks
Google sheets is a efficient and effective way of organising data. This can be used to identify certain parts of the data which could help in your planning.
Google sheets is a efficient and effective way of organising data. This can be used to identify certain parts of the data which could help in your planning.
Leveling Up:
This google sheet has lots of amazing links to add-ons etc which will help with formatting sheets in the most efficient way. I love how easy this has made organising my data. I also liked the Pixel Art idea, I think this is something my kids will really enjoy. Below is a chart which I have created by using the tools on google sheets.
We looked at the blog analysis activity from Robyn Anderson, she shared this at our first Manaiakalani day. This is something I will do with my students in the coming weeks. Donna had actually set this activity up for them to do during their next Cyber Smart lesson.
Blogging
- Add labels to organise posts
- These can be organised as a list or a cloud
- You can also show how many posts come under each label
Hi Danielle, I agree that today was incredibly smooth and I am blown away by people's ideas and enthusiasm. I love your idea of collecting student voice for home learning with Google Forms. It will be interesting to see what they say! Let me know if you'd like me to show you how to get your embedded sheets a bit bigger on your blog. Have a great weekend and 'see' you next week.
ReplyDeleteKia Ora Phil, I am very interested to see what my students say on their completed forms. I'm hoping they will give me some clues on how to best teach them during this time!
DeleteHi Danni
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed our first DFI online. I also enjoyed being able to connect with lots of other educators around the country and there's nothing quite like experiencing online learning first hand as a learner. I spent four years distance learning with Canterbury University for my Post-Grad in e-learning and in doing so you have a whole new appreciation for what makes online learning successful.
Although the nationwide lockdown is disruptive to everyone's lives, I can't help but think there will be a lot of positive changes on the horizons for schools.
I like the way you have your post laid out, the embedded content and images make it really appealing but I find it hard to read comments because the font is so small. You might want to have a look at your 'customising' settings and make it bit bigger. Let me know if you need any help with that ;)
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Kia Ora Kerry,
ReplyDeleteI am loving the online learning, I think it is definitely a step toward the future for education. I am very interested to see how this all pans out in the long run.
I have been thinking the same thing, I will have a play and see if I can change it otherwise I will flick you a message.
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