As a third-grade teacher, I can use Qualtrics to collect surveys from parents on how they feel their children are doing and things they believe their child needs to work on. This tool will be the most efficient and effective way to use it as a third-grade teacher because it may be too complex for students to do independently. However, if I did want to do one for students, I would sit with them individually to ask them the questions and then fill in their responses for later analysis. This data-collecting tool will likely be most beneficial for subjects like reading and math to gauge where my students are having issues and what concepts they understand. Qualtrics could also help gather information from other teachers on how they manage their classrooms and get references on what tool I should try.
My experiences with distance learning took place during my senior year of high school in 2020, when COVID-19 was a significant threat. During this time, I was first introduced to Canvas, which has since become a valuable tool for me in college. I also became a huge fan of Google Docs, as I frequently used it to write papers and collaborate with classmates on projects. With classes no longer being held in person, I relied heavily on Zoom and learned to use many of its features, such as adding a virtual background and using the space bar to toggle my microphone on and off. I found all of these educational technologies to be very effective in helping me stay updated with assignment deadlines, complete my tasks, and communicate with my classmates and teachers. One platform I have not yet experienced but would like to is Google Classroom. I’ve heard from friends in college that they used it in high school, but unfortunately, my school did not. I wonder if using Googl...