Data galore! Forms and Sheets... with a map thrown in.

Woah, what a massive day of learning!

We began with a focus on SHARE/tohatoha and being connected. People have been sharing since time began, but after a surge in 2005, with the rise of FaceBook, YouTube, Bebo, and Twitter, sharing was taken to a new level. Although sharing was already part of human culture, it was constrained by time, place, and people. Technology has taken those barriers away and allowed for audiences to be authentic all across the globe. By posting online, learners are able to see tasks to completion and understand the importance of finishing. 

The formatting of Google Sheets and the use of Google Forms will enable me to collect and store data effectively in my role as a teacher and colleague. 

Google Form demo 

It allows for seamless analysis of a variety of data. This will enable me to be more efficient and thorough. An example can be seen here with analysis of student data. 

My learners will benefit from this streamlining as using Google Forms to collect data is user-friendly and 'fun', compared to traditional ways of testing. I can also use my new knowledge of Google My Maps to link to learning in the classroom (see below). Students can also use these skills to display and create their own maps related to inquiry topics.

My Maps: a Journey through the Philippines

 

 I was excited to use Google My Maps as I could recreate an overseas trip I went on with friends to recall all the places we visited. I am also excited to use it personally to plan a trip to the South Island with my family in the next school holidays. The possibilities with all these applications are endless.