Blog Journal 10

New Skills

From working on Assignment 5, I learned more on how to link icons and control how a powerpoint can be viewed outside of regular navigation. I learned more on how to manipulate text boxes and create a particular layout for the powerpoint slides which was very interesting to discover as I've always used the plain format given when clicking for a new slide. I did not care for the way that I had to be incredibly particular and detail-oriented to make each button work and navigate to where I desired and not follow regular navigation in the slideshow. To improve on this assignment next time, I think that I would dedicate more time to perfect the vision I had for the review game I created and to also include more information for each slide for students to review information that they answered incorrectly on the questions.

Data Collection Tools

I think I will use data collection tools in order to communicate with parents and students on information that is collected to ensure the classroom is properly functioning. I'd also utilize data collection tools to improve upon myself and teaching methods from date collected to see how current methods are effective or not and take that information to change for the better. The Subject matter and grade level I prefer to teach would be History in the 10th grade and the data collection tools could be used here to see where students may need further assistance and how best they learn. These tools help teacher transform their teaching to reach the most people in the most effective ways so that they can truly be teachers who encourage learning and strive for ideal methods of educating students.

Technology-related Skill

In my educational career, to improve upon myself and grow professionally, I would love to learn more ways that technology can help me be a better teacher. I would love to learn more about applications such as Microsoft Access and Excel as they are still programs that I feel not so confident in using. I would also love to learn more ways to reach students with different learning methods (visual vs tactile vs auditory) and to be the most effective in all areas - giving information in the best way possible. I want to achieve my goal to continue to learn by constantly searching for the next big thing and continuing to learn from my peers and professors on recommended academic software and programs that may include Open Education Resources or are simply ones I may need to invest in to achieve this goal.