Spreadsheets – not just for making graphs….
A typical lesson involving spreadsheets is one that focuses upon creating graphs. That is a good skill to learn, but spreadsheets can be used in so many different ways. Here is one way.
How about creating a Know – Wonder – Learn Chart in your favorite spreadsheet software application?
Spreadsheets are great for organizing data – no need to open a word processor and make a table. If a teacher was going to use a spreadsheet for a K-W-L chart, here are the BASIC computer skills addressed:
- Inserting data into a cell
- Identify cells by name (e.g. Cell A3)
- Resizing columns to fit the inputed text
- Formatting Text
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