DFI
Day 4: 'Dealing With Data'
Another great day with lots of new tricks and traits. I was looking forward to this part of DFI because organising data and showing it in an easily-to-read and understand is something that I've been meaning to get to. Being able to manipulate and configure the way a report looks is probably what I want most out of DFI.
The basics of working with sheets. [I was in the remedial class]. Had a good play with data. I feel pretty confident that I have the basics sorted to be able to work with data other than what is on our SMS. Using data to inform teaching, showing student progress over different times and being able to show Board, whanau and the student/s will be helpful. It will lead to evidencing student voice.
I enjoyed my first play with forms. Haven't really thought about how I would use it but I'm sure there will be plenty of opportunities to do so. I am slowly building in confidence with the similarities of functions throughout the google suite
Google maps, forms, sheets, they could all be utilised by the learners in their own 'create' space. Giving students more opportunities to create a graph, a quiz, using maps to display maths, geography, history, etc. Our learners should be given ample opportunities to create and present their learning in various formats!
Working from home is not a barrier. With a possibility of COVID hitting us again, we have the tools and capabilities to carry on as 'normally' as possible. Our staff and students are in a space where they can carry on with their learning as well as staying connected minimising the health & well-being of our tamariki
Kia ora John,
ReplyDeleteGreat that we have started the data journey. As you note your SMS does some aspects of the data.
Although you can't see a purpose to forms at the moment, when the need arises you now have the knowledge to pick it up as needed. I find that gathering learner and staff info is a great use for forms.
Ngā mihi,
Maria