Today's assignment consisted of creating and publishing two online documents (Google Docs), each containing a heading, an executive summary, and a chart, which was created using Kid's Zone.
The intent of this exercise was to allow us to purposefully create and publish online documents that contain text and graphics that are designed for maximum visual impact. In the same way that numbers may be manipulated to make a point (liars, damned liars, and statisticians), visual images may also be tweaked to maximize the message. Of interest to the instructor was our ability to select the appropriate type of chart and formatting options to emphasize our points.
Document 1 compares the available 4th grade National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) mathematical scores for West Virginia compared to the national average for the last 3 test administrations. Document 1 includes a narrative executive summary and graphic that describes the data year by year as well as any noticeable trends within the data. Document 1 also includes a request for additional funding to address the differences between West Virginia and the national scores.
Document 2 compares the available 8th grade National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) science scores for West Virginia compared to the national average for the last 3 test administrations. Document 2 includes a narrative executive summary and graphic that describes the data year by year as well as any noticeable trends within the data. Document 2 also includes a defense of the performance of the state and the money that has been allotted when referring to the differences between West Virginia and the national scores.
Activity Outcomes: Students can purposely create, integrate, publish, interpret, and discuss graphic images using line or bar charts.
Online Graphing Tools – Sample NETS T Reflection
The tasks included collecting data NCES.
Summarizing Data Using Text – Google Docs and Graphically – Kid’s Zone
Analyzing Data – Google Docs
The tasks included creating, publishing, and sharing our data.
The big picture activities for this activity relate to several ISTE NET T standards. In particular the use of online tools to access “real world issues” and information such as "How WV Compares to the Nation in Academic Progress" using the (NCES)site. Creating graphics using online tools (Kid’s Zone) and creating & publishing documents (Google Docs). Sharing our content using (Blogger) is required for all of our assignments. These activities hit several standards in particular:
1b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and
resources
3c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of
digital-age media and formats
5c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis
to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support
of student learning
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