When I began this program back in the summer of 2013, I never realized how much data would play a role in my education. I used data minimally in my teaching. Generally, it was data that was given to me. I did not realize the amount of time that was put into it.
This class has helped me see a great number of revelations for data. The data pyramid is a priceless resource used to define the various levels of data. It is broken down to help you understand what pieces of information go into each level. One of my favorite activities in this class was the creation of the elevator speech. It was a fun break from other assignments. Although the speech was meant to be creative, a great deal of thought and detail had to go into it. It could be used as a persuasion tool for others to join in on data.
Another important piece of information I learned during this class was how to get everyone on board. The importance of building a team to be successful. Through other various assignments, I was able to determine where I needed to be using data more. I was also able to learn things in Excel that challenged me in the past.
As this is one of my last classes, I feel I have grown tremendously from where I started last year. I am ready to take the next step from just a classroom teacher, to something more.
This class has helped me see a great number of revelations for data. The data pyramid is a priceless resource used to define the various levels of data. It is broken down to help you understand what pieces of information go into each level. One of my favorite activities in this class was the creation of the elevator speech. It was a fun break from other assignments. Although the speech was meant to be creative, a great deal of thought and detail had to go into it. It could be used as a persuasion tool for others to join in on data.
Another important piece of information I learned during this class was how to get everyone on board. The importance of building a team to be successful. Through other various assignments, I was able to determine where I needed to be using data more. I was also able to learn things in Excel that challenged me in the past.
As this is one of my last classes, I feel I have grown tremendously from where I started last year. I am ready to take the next step from just a classroom teacher, to something more.