Activity 6

I have used Google Docs before when I did an online exam for developing skills.  I made a survey where kids had to self evaluate and reflect on the semester.  They needed to consider the things they did well and should continue to do, and consider things that didn't go well and what changes they needed to make to be more successful.  Some questions were short answer, but most were scaled answers.  I think the kids liked using it, but I found it hard to grade.  The answers come back in a spreadsheet and I found it cumbersome and confusing.  In a survey, it usually doesn't matter what each individual says.  But, I needed to make sure I could separate answers for each individual student.  I'm sure the problem were my inexperience with using Google Docs.  The problem was that I needed to get the exams graded and grades complete and it was the end of the year, which means IEP time.  I didn't have time for a learning curve.

I did make a 2 slide presentation for this activity.  It is very basic.  I am requiring my students to read at the beginning of developing skills.  Most kids are enjoying their books. I went to an English workshop with Carol Sliwka this week and she had videos from the authors from some of the books she presented.  So, I stole her idea and made a presentation that I could use during a book talk.

I am more familiar with Power Point and I think Power Point has more options so presentations can look snazzier.