Blog Journal 10

 Assignment 5 really tested how much I can use Powerpoint. I've never been good at it, but I'm excited because I think I learned a lot! I definitely learned how to link slides to one another, along with editing fonts and placement on the slides. I think what I could improve next time is to make the slides aesthetically look more entertaining!

I think as I'm teaching, I could use data collection tools for various ways. I think student feedback could be a great use of something like Qualtrics. I'd send a smiple survey to students to see how they felt about a lesson or how they feel they're doing in class. I think it could also work for end-of-unit or project reflection to imrpove future instruction or lesson plan. 



I think focusing on how to fully use Canva would be very beneficial. Specific: I want to use Canva for classroom visuals and parent newsletters. Measurable: I'd learn to create around 3 different types of classroom visuals in about three weeks. Achievable: I'd dedicate 30 minutes to exploring Canva and practicing each week. Relevant: Improving these skills will help me create accessible materials to help me in the classroom. Time-Bound: I'd have at least 3 designed materials by the end of the semester. 

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