Blog Journal 10

 Over the course of the semester, my Personal Learning Network (PLN) has grown in meaningful and intentional ways. At the start, my PLN was mostly limited to classmates, professors, and a few social media accounts I followed for inspiration. Now, it includes a much wider range of people such as elementary educators, professional teaching communities, and content creators who share strategies and resources. The spaces I use have also expanded—from mainly Instagram and Canvas to Pinterest boards, teacher Facebook groups, and websites focused on lesson ideas. The tools within my PLN have evolved as well; where I once relied mostly on basic apps, I now regularly use Canva, Padlet, and Google Drive to stay organized and connected.

As a future elementary school teacher, I see myself using data collection tools like Google Forms or Qualtrics to help guide my instruction. I could use surveys to learn how students feel about a reading unit, whether they understand a math concept, or what areas they need extra support in. These tools would also be useful for gathering parent input at the beginning of the year or before conferences. By collecting data in simple and efficient ways, I’ll be able to make more informed decisions that support my students’ learning and classroom needs.

A new technology-related skill I would like to learn next is how to organize and share classroom materials using Google Drive folders. My SMART goal is: By the end of April 2025, I will learn to create a clear, organized Google Drive system for classroom resources and practice sharing folders with peers or mentor teachers. To accomplish this, I will explore Google’s training videos, practice creating sample folders for different subjects, and check that my sharing settings work correctly. This skill will help me stay organized in my future classroom and make collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues much easier.

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