Data Analysis

Ms. MoonSpring 2016

How often do you use technology? How often do you see your parents use

technology? How did people communicate without

technology before? How do people communicate with technology

now?

Class Discussion #1

According to…This presentation was adapted from Pew Research Center

Ideas, http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/mobile-technology-fact-sheet/.

As of October 2014,

90% of American adults own a cell phone 42% of American adults own a table computer

Most of smart phone owners depend on their smartphones for internet access.

67% of cell owners find themselves checking their phone for messages, alerts, or calls– even when they don’t notice their phone ringing or vibrating.

Increase in Technology Use

This requires critical thinking.. Why do you think we depend on technology so

much nowadays? What are the advantages and disadvantages

of using technology? In what ways does technology help in

communication? Do you think teachers and parents should use

technology to communicate? Why or why not?

Class Discussion #2

Parent conferences Weekly or monthly folders for parent review

and comment School councils Technology

Use of emails Use of digital networks Internet sources/links Phone calls

Impact in Communication

For math homework or any type of

assignments, would you prefer handouts or online? Why?

If technology helps teachers and parents communicate faster, what shall we use? Why?

By using technology, do you think parents will be more involved? Why or why not?

Class Discussion #3

Review the class list of communication

methods, and discuss how the adults in their lives use the same communication tools and resources.

Mark the items that both students and parents use frequently.

Find out how the class community can best communicate.

Conduct a Survey

Conduct a Survey

https://youtu.be/T1PnYFaFlSY

Optional, although highly recommend How to conduct an interview..

Explain the purpose of the interview Address terms of confidentiality Explain the format of interview Ask Questions and take notes Thank them for their time

Set Up an Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNNKCD2f

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Conduct a Research Interview

What method appears to be the most

convenient for teachers and parents to communicate?

Students collect data from peers, parents, teachers, and community members using a variety of digital tools.

Look at the data and make comments.

Collect Data

https://youtu.be/kuyt0u_tFi4 https://youtu.be/YJ-YX_AcomU

Collect Data

Analyze Data (examples)

According to…This presentation was adapted from Africa Geography Blog

Ideas, http://geographymaterials.blogspot.com/2015/08/advanta

ges-and-disadvantages-of-pie.html/.

Pie Charts

Advantages Summarize a large data

set in visual form Require minimal additional

explanation Be easily understood due

to widespread Size of the circle can be

made proportional to the total quantity it represents

Disadvantages Do not easily reveal

exact values Fail to reveal key

assumptions, causes, effects, or patterns

May be easily manipulated to yield false impressions

According to…This presentation was adapted from Geography Fieldwork

Ideas, http://geographyfieldwork.com/DataPresentationBarCharts

.htm

Bar Charts

Advantages Show each data category

in a frequency distribution Summarize a large data

set in visual form Estimate key values at a

glance Display relative numbers

or proportions of multiple categories

disadvantages Use only with discrete

data Limited space for

labeling with vertical bar graphs

May not be suited well for making predictions

Often requires additional written or verbal work

Sum it up!

What did you find? Explain why your method appears to be the

best Use pie chart or bar chart to make a

comparison Share what you have found to class

Analyze Data