Class Blog :)

      I think data collection surveys are a very useful tool in the classroom. I see myself using them in situations where the class wants to decide on doing one assignment or the other. I also see myself using it to get feedback on my teaching. I think these tools could be used from anywhere in 5th grade and up based on the capabilities of the students.     I like the differences between each student in their blogs. Some speak more formally while some are laid back. Some are super long and descriptive while others are short and to the point. I also like when I can see the personality through the writing.      I'm not sure of what skills id like to learn next. I've learned so much that I wouldn't have even though would be important. I honestly forget how much work teachers put in for their students when creating tools to help us succeed. I think id like to learn how to manage emails efficiently, I know email management is a huge part of being a teacher. 

       Distance learning was very hard for me at first, I even failed a class. I do like having the time to do the work at my own pace but I seem to always procrastinate. It also isn't very motivating to just log in to zoom. Overall, I'm not a fan of distance learning because I feel like I'm not reaching my true potential.     OER's are open education resources. They are resources like worksheets, textbooks, audio and visual libraries, etc and they are open to the public for free. I found a blog that updates people about changes in OER law. It has updates dating back to 2009.  https://openeducationalresources.pbworks.com/w/page/40988414/OER-blog-posts     I learned a lot more from the second one rather than the first. But from the first, I learned how to record and produce a PowerPoint movie. The second assignment taught me how to add action buttons and take away linear navigation. I also learned how to hyperlink in PowerPoint. 

 1. I actually really enjoyed the web design assignment. I was able to learn how to add an interactive calendar and how to create a cohesive layout. I had trouble with fitting things in the way I liked but overall the assignment taught me a lot. I think it taught me how to make a website so in the future when I am a teacher I will be able to make a useful and easy-going website. http://sherrillclass.weebly.com/ 2. I am really not a big fan of Diigo. The website is good in concept however the layout is confusing. The page we use looks cluttered to me and sometimes just flat out confuses me. It was easy to use but just not worth the hassle for me. I probably won't be using this website in the future.  3. I had the pleasure of shadowing a classroom this past semester and no doubt technology is a driving force in classrooms. This teacher was using plenty of online software that gave her access to different ways of teaching. I think it is very important teachers stay up to date on techn