8/4/26
What, so what, now what
Day 4 Reflection
I have known the importance of sharing; however, I have since learned through a couple of staff meetings, more of John Hattie's work in effect sizes. When this was brought up this morning, it reaffirmed the importance of sharing learning and how it helps with the learning experience.
What I didn't know was how having the moment of finishing is socially important as well as academically important. I have students who struggle to complete work. I try to have time in the week for them to finish things off, but with a very full timetable, I'm unsure if this is feasible. I would love to know how I could help with this.
I also liked Dorothy speaking about how the Learn-Create-Share model is both linear and cyclical.
What I found helpful was the Google Sheets session. I have been teaching myself and did know quite a few of the tips; however, finding shortcuts to do the same was great, e.g. alternating colours on the Google Sheets. I also really liked how you could turn your sheet into a table. This meant I was able to filter the information to find what I needed quickly.
I will now do a little more research and use what I've learned to streamline what my work and to continue improving my confidence.
I would love to use Google My Maps, but I would have to start very simply. So using it for things like important places to me or where we are all from, etc., would be quite good. I think using Google Forms would be great for me to get a snapshot of their learning for prior learning and as formative assessment at the end of a topic, e.g. for maths. I'd love to know an easy way to make one from what we've been learning, e.g. from Maths No Problem, so I don't have to do too much of the thinking 😄
I love Google Sheets, and I think all the extra information I have around this will help me streamline my planning and assessment recording. Not too sure how I'll use this personally, but the inner nerd in me will find a way, I'm sure.
My Examples
Google Form: All About You
Google My Maps: Oh the places you'll go!
Google Sheets - Analysing Data - Graphs:
Kia ora Vickie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful blog reflection. Isn't it great when someone else says something that helps reaffirm our own understanding/beliefs?
I think the way you want to use Google My Maps is great, students would love to see their home country on a map, and even adding in the maths factor of measuring would be cool - see who is the farthest from home.
I love Google Sheets too, so it is great to have another fellow fan - in my personal life I use it for keeping track of my expenses as well as analysing my quiz teams answers each week (such a nerd as well!)
When you first log on to Google Forms, there is a choice to use Gemini to create something. Add in your information and ask it to create a form. You might need to make a few changes (and I haven't tried this myself, so I don't know how great it would be), but it could be a good start?
See you next week!
Ngā Mihi
Stacey @ DFI