Millenial Score Take 2

 When I retook the quiz my  Millennial score was 62, which was a little bit lower than the other members of my group. http://pewresearch.org/millennials/quiz/index.php I feel my score was this low because I still have a pretty old school set life. I don't have any tattoos, my only piercings are on my ears, my parents have been married my whole life, and I am very religious. As far as my results are concerned, in relation to my teaching and my students learning, I really don't think it makes much of a difference. I have always believed that different people have different beliefs and ways of lives. I am and always have been very open to differences, and I am willing to adapt to whatever situation I am in.

Frand's 10 characteristics of the information mind set are as follows: computers aren't technology, Internet is better than TV, reality is no longer real, doing rather than knowing, Nintendo over logic, multitasking as a way of life, typing rather than handwriting, staying connected, zero tolerance for delays, and finally consumer/creator blurring. Honestly, I don't remember the first time I used a computer, so to me it wouldn't really be technology. I agree that Internet is better than TV even though I still find TV valuable. Reality is not longer real, with this I strongly agree. With all the different programs out there for altering video and picture you never really know what is real. In our age information does have a very short self life. Therefore, people today are less likely to be interested in knowing things. Often times they are more about doing it, and on this section I am quite split. For me I would often go out and do things rather than know things, but I still feel that learning is very important. I am not much of a gamer so I have never really been the trial and error type. When I am learning and doing school work I would rather take my time and get it done right the first time. Multitasking for me, is a way of life. I have many different things going on at all times and I am very good at tackling it all simultaneously. Additionally, I am 100% typing over handwriting. I am a very avid user of social networking sites and cell phones, and I find them important in today's world to stay connected. I must admit that I have a very low tolerance for delay. The quickness with witch this age has given us things has caused me to be quite impatient. However, this is something I work on correcting on a daily basis. Finally I agree with consumer/creator blurring. Most times when I view things online I have no idea who actually created it.
Overall I feel that I am in the 10 characteristics. I feel it is very important to be in, because today's society is based on these characteristics. If we have a lack of the information age it could be very bad for us. We must stay up with the changing technology if we want to continue to succeed in today's world. I had my younger brother take this quiz and his score was a 92. He was born even deeper into the information age so I feel he is even more technologically dependent.

State Comparisons

West Virginia seems to be doing pretty well seeing as it is pretty close to the top of the list.   According to my list there are 43 other states below WV including the national public and DoDEA.  Above WV there are 9 states including the District of Columbia, and our placement puts WV above average.  Below is a picture of the scatter chart created using the data.

Google Sites

I had created a website on Google Sites before, but I was rather confused when making my most recent site.  I had the most trouble creating the pages that would go on the sidebar.  However, after some playing around I got it all figured out.  I created a link to three separate pages my blog, resume, and rubric.  Additionally I created a link back to the homepage to make it easier.  I also added a countdown to my birthday.  The home page just tells a little about myself.  To view my website, click here.

Rubric

When I first read the requirements for this assignment I was assuming I would have to make a rubric completely from scratch.  I was pleasantly surprised however that that was not necessarily the case.  While the create from scratch option is still there, there is an option that makes create the rubric much easier.   I chose to do a rubric for a career poster assignment.  I found this site very help and fun.  To view my rubric click here.

Self-Grading Form

I really enjoyed learning how to use google forms.  I hadn't used them before this class, and it is something that I will use in my teaching career.  I will make grading tests much easier, and up to date/  You can take my quiz by clicking here, and you may see the results on the spreadsheet.

Google Forms

I created a form that is basically a way for me to get to know my students.  I titled it Welcome Survey as it will be done within the first few days of starting class.  This will allow me to get a basis as to the background information on my students should I need to send home letters, etc.  Forms like this could be completed by students during class time, emailed to parents, friends, or coworkers, it could be filled out at parent teacher conferences, PTA meetings, or faculty events.   Follow either form to view my form or spreadsheet.