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      The main way I plan to use surveys as a teacher is to collect information privately, so that students can't see what others are saying. Very few kids want to admit that they don't understand a concept, or are struggling in any way. It could also be used to allow students to vote on something, while keeping their choices silent. They might not ask for what they want out of fear of bullying or teasing.     It was very interesting to see the thoughts and goals described in my classmates' blogs. We all come from different backgrounds and are striving to complete different goals. There are so many different reasons given for wanting to be a teacher, and also so many other students who want nothing of the sort. We used most of the same resources for this class, but have reached many different conclusions about them.     A skill I would love to learn is Microsoft Excel. I've used it very little, and would prefer to be at least somewhat more proficient at it. If I end up

      Something I actually like about distance learning is that it gives me more time to explore my college campus. I can join a class Zoom call from anywhere I want, and that's a great freedom to have. One thing that sucks is the loss of immersion- the entire time I'm in an online class, I'm painfully aware of how easy it would be to leave the computer running while I do something else with my time. The best thing to do for distance learners is to keep schedule and keep the class as similar to in-person as possible.     OER refers to resources created for educational purposes that are free for anyone to use. The link below leads to an article discussing the best way to assess the skills of students who are using OERs. It also aims to encourage learning through those sources. They are helpful to both students and educators alike, and should be advertised more.  https://educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41239-019-0133-6     Before the two PowerP

      Before this blog, I'd never used Twitter. It was never something I really cared to do. However, since creating an account, I've found an incredible selection of resources for teachers like myself. Accounts like @edutopia and @TeachPrimary post helpful information almost on the daily. I'll be sure to refer to them in the future if I need ideas for my classroom.     The digital divide has had the unfortunate effect of leaving students without easy access to technology behind. What used to be a normal amount of electronics and internet in the home is now considered outdated, and those students whose households haven't caught up are having more trouble meeting minimum education standards than others. Some prominent factors that can cause this are a familial lack of technological/digital fluency and poverty. As a teacher, it is my job to educate my students in the most accessible way possible. The kids are in class to learn, so we should let them.     I would like to i