EME 2040 Blog

      As a future educator, I will utilize data collection tools for a variety of topics. I can definitely see myself using survey tools like Qualtrics to ask students how they feel about a particular topic. For instance, if I am teaching 3rd Grade, after learning about fractions, I can use the survey to ask students how confident they feel about their knowledge of fractions using a scale system (like on a scale from 1-10, 1 being "not confident at all" and 10 being "super confident"). I can also use the data collection tools to learn a bit more about my students personally. I can create a questionnaire using Qualtrics or Google Forms with personal questions for the students (and/or parents) to fill out. The questionnaire can include the student's name, preferred name, age, hobbies/interests, extracurriculars, etc. I enjoy making survey questions for others to fill out, and using data collection tools are the perfect way to get to know my students and use their ...

      I experienced distance learning at its peak during COVID-19. At the time, I was finishing up 8th Grade. It was chaotic going from 3 weeks of distance learning to distance learning for the rest of my 8th grade year. The website I navigated how to use the most was Canvas. Canvas was the platform that my entire county converted to for learning. Looking back on it now, I am glad that it was Canvas because we use it almost just as often for submitting assignments in college. Canvas was a very effective technology and still is to this day. Additionally, I have used Florida Virtual School (FLVS) to take Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE) online. This was the only online course I had ever taken before going to college. I liked FLVS because the mentors and teachers were very friendly, helpful, and flexible with turning in assignments. The assessments were through a phone call and were always brief and easy. I would like to maybe utilize FLVS or another di...