Blog #10

As a teacher, I think that I will use data collection (surveys) in numerous ways. I would use this to make sure that the students are comprehending the 11th grade math material that I am teaching. This would help me with evaluations better than tests/ quizzes for students who experience test anxiety. I would then use the surveys to see what certain concepts that I need to teach again. I cou;ld also use the surveys to see what activities and resources are most useful and beneficial to their learning as a way of improving the classroom environment.

There were a couple of topics that I found most interesting from reviewing my classmates’ blogs. On the topic of teachers and teacher professional development, I learned about ELearning from a classmate. This website is beneficial because it provides teachers with constantly updated information on technology trends and resources. An OER resource that I learned about was Khan Academy. This is a wonderful resource that helps students through online lessons and practice.

A technology related-technology skill that I would like to learn next is how to use Smart Boards. I would like to learn this skill because I plan to use this resource in my future classroom. Since the use of boards and technology has experienced much progression over time, it is reasonable to think that these electronic boards will dominate future classrooms. I plan to achieve this goal by practicing using them in my own classes or taking another trip to the tech sandbox!