I just returned to my school today after being away for a week. I was very happy to see that Google Docs was hard at work collecting data for me by means of the student survey I compiled for the digital project for EC & I 831. I took some time today to look at how Google Docs was collecting this data and I was truly amazed. I could not help but think that I need to use this tool much more in the future. I previously mentioned how Google Docs proved to be a great tool in relation to student performance reviews and I am sure I have only touched the surface in terms of the possibilities of this technological tool. I am slowly coming to the realization that my technological steps have been for the most part, baby steps in this class, but I now know that the steps will continue long after this class has come to an end. I am now more willing to try new things and appreciate their educational value. Today’s experience in a grade eight class reinforced this for me. These students were all very eager to complete my survey and they had several questions about what I hoped to accomplish. They helped me come to the conclusion that I need to be part of how education will be shaped in the future. I also appreciate them for the assistance they can offer me with regard to my technical limitations. They are very capable teachers who are not the least bit judgemental, they are just happy to be of assistance. I look forward to continuing to collect data and eventually compiling it to see how the stats in my school compare to the stats shared in the video “a vision of today’s K-12 student.”
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March 25, 2009 at 5:03 am
It’s great to see that you are moving forward with some experimentation and good ideas. And as always, the kids will inspire teachers to move forward.
Thanks for sharing!
March 27, 2009 at 3:23 am
I agree with you that we have to engage ourselves into this type of learning to keep up with the times. Even if we seem to be having difficulties with some of the applications. I’m also fairly new to google docs and only touched the surface of wordprocessing and sharing my documents. Trial and error will eventually get us somewhere, take a plunge and dip into some fine technology and soak in some fascinating info and use it with your students.
Later, Darren
March 28, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Thanks for letting me know about another capability of Google Docs. I have heard so many good things about the program that I will have no choice but to try it. You also can’t beat the price….FREE.