What Do You Do “Old School?”
I know that lots of apps nowadays have data tracking features, which are supposed to make our SLP lives easier. But it’s time for me to confess:
I don’t use them.
Ever.
Gasp!
Once you’ve recovered from the shock, let me explain. For whatever reason, I still like pencil/paper. I think it’s a habit from grad school. I always administered tests in pencil – and I still do! I like to take data in pencil in case I need to erase.
So I still use good “old fashioned” data sheets and do all my data online during sessions. I don’t ever use the data collection features in apps. Maybe it’s because I like the security of knowing I have a paper copy of it in case the app crashes. Or maybe not.
Are there any “old school” habits you have? Fess up!
You are not alone! I take data the old fashion way too – paper/pencil. I also have a paper calendar and am probably the only one in the building without a smart phone!
I also take data using paper (well, actually with labels!)/pencil. I do an awful lot of things “old school”! 🙂