DFI Session 4 - Dealing with Data

Agenda - Dealing with Data
Notes

The following are examples of my attempts of today's learning:

Sheets on Speed link
It took me a wee while to understand instructions - but got there in the end. ;)

Google Forms

Creating own My Map


Spreadsheets




Reflections




ANALYSING DATA FROM A 'STUDENTS' BLOG
This Blog data is from a student called Amelia, acquired from DFI student list.

• Reminder that if the chart is too big to change in HTML from say 960 to 600-660.  Just experiment and view blog post to check that it fits.

Reflections:

Key points to comment on:

Share what it is like being on the other end of a Distance Learning experience all day!

• Brain is truly stretched, in a good way. Lockdown has made this more authentic.
• Body is stiff from sitting for a period of time - hence half hour stretches are needed.
• Have in a side bar easy leg stretches whilst listening would be a great idea.
• This happened in my word processing years - a prompt box would come up with exercises.
• Being prepared beforehand gives you an advantage
• good to read over the content - to help to embed in brain!
• drink regularly 
• I liked using the chat today to ask 'burning' questions, during sessions.

What ideas has this given to you for working with your kids in the coming weeks?

• Encourage regular breaks - using a timer or look at the clock,
• Make a timetable that fits with your learners - they need their parents to help
• Content - to grab their attention, not too long, motivating
• Find exercises that are appropriate for stretching (legs / arms / neck
• Being careful not to overload student (parents) with too much
• First week start simple and small
• Strand - make into google slides for children to use.
• Make it fun and Just have a go! Both for me as a teacher and for students.:)

What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?

• Today I learnt that SHARING in an authentic way is a very important part of students learning.
• Whether it is orally, through blogging, emails, Seesaw posts and comments
• Feedback is important and a way of finishing the learn, create, sharing cycle.

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?

• Collaboration with colleagues / facilitators - no question is silly. 
• I liked the break out to smaller groups.
• Using 'chat' to ask burning questions.
• Google Forms, Google MyMaps, Google Spreadsheets, Analysing Blogs have all been new learning experiences for me today.
• My challenge is to be able to use today's knowledge with Year 1 / 2. 
• Love the Bear Hunt idea in Google MyMaps
• Spreadsheets - this session has helped me understand how useful this will be for assessment data, planning throughout the year, making groups.
• I can see it will limit the need of too many folders/documents.  
• Sheets on Speed
• Blogging Tips and Labels
• Overall - Today has given more insight to how Management/Lead Teachers have dealt with data to help our learning and students learning.

What did I learn that could be used with my learners? 

• Google Forms
• I could use this with my parents on their expectations
• Would love to see if my class were able to complete a 'learning' form (see my Weather Form)
• perhaps this could be used when out of Lockdown - in a small group with 1:1 device 
• Google MyMaps
• Bear Hunt
• Using a story book with characters that live in different places.
• Modelling to children distances e.g. London to Christchurch.
• Google Spreadsheets
• This will help in quickly making groups and being able to assess and meet needs of the class.
• Analysing Blogs
• Tricky for my class of Year 1/2 children - perhaps I could use this as a model for an extension reading group.
• Observation - I feel that a lot of information today will be very beneficial for older years (Year 3 up), who have access to 1:1 device

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
Today's session continues to increase my brain power. Everything I have learnt today will help my personal life!!