Quantitative Data
To quantify the attitudes and perceptions of the participants that resulted from this workshop several quantitative questions will be used. At the end of the workshop, participants will answer several online survey questions. These questions will provide the facilitator to understand their experiences from attending this workshop. This quantitative data will possibly uncover trends in thoughts as it relates to the use of comics or graphic novels in the classroom with the support of digital devices. This scaled survey will have them rate the concepts shared regarding comic strips and integrating it across the curriculum in terms of using web-based software and digital photography, whether or not they felt as if they learned from the workshop and will also solicit suggestions for improvements.
Sample Quantitative Questions to be used:
(B) It was a good start, but I have a lot of questions
(C) It was a good start, and I look forward to using the new ideas in my classroom.
(D) It provided everything I need to use the new ideas in my classroom
(E) I don’t think that these ideas will work very well in my classroom
2. Which of the following statement best describes the primary purpose of Making and Integrating Comics across the Curriculum workshop? (Select one)The purpose of the professional development was:
(A) To communicate new ideas for me to consider using in my classroom.
(B) To provide an opportunity for me to learn from other teachers.
(C) To help me understand how to use digital camera, web-based software and other software
(D) To help me apply/implement comic/graphic novel resources into the curriculum
(E) Not clear
(F) Other: _________________
Sample Quantitative Questions to be used:
- Which of the following statements best describes the usefulness of apply design elements and principles to my student work? (Select One)
(B) It was a good start, but I have a lot of questions
(C) It was a good start, and I look forward to using the new ideas in my classroom.
(D) It provided everything I need to use the new ideas in my classroom
(E) I don’t think that these ideas will work very well in my classroom
2. Which of the following statement best describes the primary purpose of Making and Integrating Comics across the Curriculum workshop? (Select one)The purpose of the professional development was:
(A) To communicate new ideas for me to consider using in my classroom.
(B) To provide an opportunity for me to learn from other teachers.
(C) To help me understand how to use digital camera, web-based software and other software
(D) To help me apply/implement comic/graphic novel resources into the curriculum
(E) Not clear
(F) Other: _________________