Excel

I was a bit confused by this assignment at first, and still not confident working with Excel. I followed the video instructions but noticed it was not the same data and was hard to compare to see if I was doing the steps correctly. I did not have a problem downloading and openening the Data Analysis Tool, it was computing the right information that frustrated me. I do not know if that data is correct, due to how the scatter plot images relate. However being from Maryland, my data findings prove it is a good state after all is coming in at 3rd place.

Maryland in ranked 3rd according to the data that I got. That 49 states below Maryland and that is way above average.

Below is the Jing capture of my findings showing Maryland near the top at 3rd.

 

 

 

 

 

Google Site

During my undergrad, I had to create a Google site for my future teaching portfolio. It was a one time thing for a class and we didn't do much with it after that until assignments had to be posted and that's about it. It was a basic layout, only the standard features were taught to us and only a few items needed to be uploaded. The site was just an introduction on what could be done for the class, not so much on showcasing my accomplishments.

I now realize that it will very beneficial now that I have updated it and tweaked somethings around to look a lot better. I did not know how to create different "pages" and now I was able to import my resume as well as my rubric. My Google Site is much more improved and will be a significant feature for landing a job.

After I complete Student Teaching, I will add other information about my experiences that will improve my site.

Rubrics

This was the only assignment that I got really frustrated with, and will continue to be until I figure out what the problem is.

I did not have problem creating a Rubric, which I thought was very helpful and would definitely be using in the near future in order to grade certain assignments or to get ideas from. I was able to make a Rubric and understand the purpose of it. A rubric to me is another form of assessment that students can go off of when working on projects, groups or any assingment. It allows the students to get a better understanding of what is expected of them during the activity as well as when it is completed. Most rubrics have different grading scales, usualy marked by a 1-4 or 1-5 scale. These scales are the grade that is given to the student or group depending on how well the accomplished the intended goal.

What made me so mad, that I almost threw my computer, was trying to upload the rubric into Google Docs. I followed the steps to save the format to Excel, but when it was time to upload into Google Docs it would get an error message. I tried numerous was to save the file; changed the name, saved as an offline file, saved to Excel then opening Excel and saving it under a new name...Nothing worked.

I hate when I cannot figure such a simple uploading procedure out!
I will continue this process until I SUCCEED.

Self-Grading Form - Google Docs

After learning how to create Forms on Google Docs, it was now time to learn how to grade and get data of those responses. After watching a VERY helpful video on How to Grade your Form, I created a new Form Quiz and got on my way.

I created a new quiz in order to familiarize how well I could use these tools. I created a Golf Quiz that I could also use in Physical Education Class. It was a simple 10 question quiz that covered the basic rules and equipment that would be taught in a Golf Lesson. I then got a few people to take the quiz in order to get my SpreadSheet Results.

I think this will be very helpful for me to use in the near future in order to get fast and efficient grades completed. I used to hate excel, and this helpful tool along with Google Docs made me like it and want to use it more and more.

Google Form

Google Form was awesome!

At first I didn't what I was doing, then I figured out it was just a simple way to create a quiz and get quick results.
I created a Soccer Quiz that I would give to my Physical Education class after the Unit was complete.
It has basic questions about rules and skills and also to get feedback about the students felt about Soccer.
After taking the quiz, the results immediatley went to my Spreadsheet. I thought this was amazing, and easy to get the results back quick and ready to grade and see which students enjoyed playing Soccer. (of course I skewed the results in ordered to see how it would appear).

Prezi

After downloading the Prezi tool and watched the demo, I thought it would be easy to use.
When it comes to creating certain things, I tend to want to do things my way or get really frustrated. It was hard to figure out how to copy certain images and paste them. I also found it difficult to add more slides in order to fit all of my information that I wanted to.

After numerous trial and error, I began to like Prezi more and more. I created a Bully Awareness presentation that I could teach in a middle school atmosphere in a Health class.

Prezi is very similar to powerpoint but I believe it is a lot better and lot more interactive.
Although it displays information similar to powerpoint, the way it transfers from slide to slide gives the user endless options to enhance what is being taught.

PhotoStory

After downloading Photostory I immediately thought of breaking down the mechanics of pitching. As a former Pitching Coach for Shenandoah University, and an aspiring physical education teacher, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to break down the steps of the Wind-Up.

At first, I created the entire video on Photostory without reading the directions first. I forgot to upload the photos into Powerpoint before I could properly upload the file onto Youtube. I got a little ahead of myself because I was so eager to create the video.

For each image a was able to add a short audio clip about what was being displayed. I started out by displaying the proper grip of the baseball, then broke down each step from start to finish of the Wind-Up of a Right Handed Pitcher.

I had a lot of fun with this tool and am probabaly going to create some other videos in the near future. So enjoy my video on the break down of the mechanics of pitching.

Also, feel free to check out the other videos on my own Youtube channel that I uploaded at Fritz2ube