Google Forms are awesome! They provide a quick, straight-forward ways to get feedback from students. Google forms can be used to gather personal data on students, as an exit ticket to check for student understanding, to quickly generate a data table that displays the answers to the questions asked, or in a multitude of other ways. I have used Google Forms in the most basic form, but after this week I learned about add-ons, and other components already embedded within the Google Forms that have enhanced the user experience.
I used, “Advanced Summary by Awesome Tab” for “PERTS Growth Mindset Survey.” This add-on was awesome! This add-on provides pie charts or line graphs (depending on the data collected). It generated pie graphs for my data. They provide more information than what comes in Google Forms originally. I particularly liked how I could scroll over a percentage, and then see the number of students that made up that percentage. I could definitely see myself using this add-on for any time I need to display data (i.e. Capstone Project). I can specifically use this to present my Growth Mindset data. I used “Form Limiter” for “Number Corner Inquiry Questions.” This allows me to do two things. First, I can limit the number of submissions (i.e. I have 34 kids, so I only accept 34 responses). Second, I can set a date and time that the form is due. I really liked the option to have it due by a certain date. All of my other class assignments (digital and on paper), are due by a certain date, so it was great to find an add-on that allowed me to set these same parameters for a Google Form. I also inserted pictures of our classroom Number Corner and Data Collection Chart. This was my first time using this feature, and it was very beneficial. In this survey I was asking my students to create Depth of Knowledge questions based off of our Number Corner, and it was great to be able to drop those images straight into the Google Form. This is definitely something I will continue using in the future. Inquiry is one of the focuses for my Capstone Project, and this is an effective way to share data. For my third Google Form I assigned a, “Getting to Know You” survey. This survey had both checkboxes, and paragraph responses. For my Capstone Project, I am discovering my “End User Profile.” I am in the process of looking at my class as a whole, to narrowing it down to a specific groups of students, or just one individual student. The questions in this survey had students let me know how they learn best, what their favorite class activities are, what motivates them to learn, and more. This type of survey allows me to further understand and relate to my students. I will continue to use Google Forms to help me better understand each child. Overall, it was a successful week for Google Forms in my classroom!
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Social media can be used in an effective way within the classroom. It is a form of communication that students are comfortable and familiar with. It also provides immediate feedback to teachers for each individual student. One huge benefit is the teacher’s ability to respond/provide feedback to each individual student in a quick and effective way. With this being said, it is crucial that district social media guidelines be strictly followed. In the beginning of a school year, I teach all of my classroom rules, routines and procedures to establish a strong classroom management system before I begin academic instruction. This sets the framework for a successful year. The same principles need to apply to using technology in the classroom. Before beginning to teach any actual lessons that involve media, students first must learn the rules of internet safety, what the district policies are, and be provided with a clear set of rules and consequences. After setting this foundation, then successful social media integration can take place. This is going to look different at each grade level as well. Students under thirteen cannot have their own social media accounts. This is where something like a teacher Twitter account can be used as a class tool. For example, a teacher can tweet an author that they are currently reading, and have the kids be part of forming questions to ask that author. The class may get a response, or even the opportunity to interact with the author. This is an example of a safe, effective way to use social media with younger students. Another example is a closed social interaction space such as Google Classroom. Students and the teacher can write and respond via comments. This can only be seen by the teacher and the students, and the teacher is able to manage all of the comments and ensure it is a safe, educational, and productive environment. Any educator with a social media account should be an advocate for student online safety. In Patrick Larkin’s article, “What Do You Do When You See Inappropriate Social Media Posts?” he stated, “As an educator, I feel it is the job of all of us to support students and ensure they are fully aware of the implications of their online activities.” I agree with this fully. Employers and college admission officers check social media accounts. This isn’t something the average high schooler is thinking about, which is why it is important to educate them about the impact of their online presence. I fully agree with immediately reporting any inappropriate student behavior seen online. |
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