Mikyla Blakely

    Surveys and collecting data is a concept that can be used within education in many ways. As an elementary school teacher, one way I would be able to utilize surveys within my classroom would be by creating surveys to help teach entry-level statistics to my students. For example, I could create a class assignment in which I have my students fill out the survey. From there, I could conduct an assignment in which the students take the collected data and create their charts that best display the given information.              Throughout this semester, I have read many of my peers' blogs and there were a lot of things that stood out to me. One topic that was discussed that I found interesting was how my classmates planned on using education within their future careers. It was really interesting to see how many ways an education degree could be utilized in the real world. Some future careers I came across include a college academic advisor, an elementary school teacher, an art teach

      Distance learning this semester has been a different experience for me this this semester. I say this because it is different from the last two years because I have in person classes as well as fully online classes this semester, so I have a mixed experience. I like that my online class allows for me to make my own schedule. For example, if I am overwhelmed in one course, since my online class has more freedom around scheduling, I can take a break if needed and reevaluate my schedule to prioritize my metal health. One thing as a future teacher I can do to help distance learners within my classroom is really prioitze their mental health. Distance learning can be tough for a lot of people, so I feel as though mental health of students needs to be a priority in order for the school year to go as smooth as possible. Ways in which I could help students maintain good mental health is by conducting weekly check-ins, allowing for a felixible schedule, as well as being as open-minded as p