Blog #10

Data collection surveys are very useful when wanting to know about information about a specific subject or area. By using a survey one can develop questions that specifically address what important information is to be gathered from the answers to the questions provided in the survey. As a teacher research is always important to better understand progress and areas that may require improvement. For example, a survey for parents of a 1st grade elementary class that is learning to read and improving their reading skills as to their speed and understanding of concepts regarding the materials they are reading is important as it involves the parents and their perception of the child’s progress with reading both at home and in the classroom. As a teacher I would use this information to ensure that the reading lesson plan and curriculum is unique to each student’s needs so that they are able to reach their target reading level in order to move on to the next grade level.

                Blogging as a class was fun because you can see how topics of interest vary among students taking the same class. Blogs about current news were always interesting because it kept me updated with current events. Some blogs were funny, one that stood out was about toilets talking. The tweets with humor were always the best as a good laugh in your day was always welcomed. I am not much of a blogger but I intend on working on my blogging skills.

            The next technology related skill that I would like to learn next would be mastering Microsoft Office and all of its applications in a very proficient manner. I intend to take and introduction to computers class that will break up word, excel, power point and outlook and provide an intensified learning approach. I would also like to learn more about the Cloud and its features. Becoming as knowledgeable as I can to improve my technological skills to be the best teacher I can be for my students.