As described in the technology standards, spreadsheets are another way to increase student learning, improve efficiency, access different types of learners and provide multiple ways to assess student work. I’ve fallen in love with Google Docs as an easy and free way (ha, minus how they collect your data and advertise to individuals but that aside...) for students to use spreadsheets and other programs for word processing. Teachers can also use spreadsheets as a way to collect information traditionally kept in a grade book. Unlike the standard Microsoft Suite, using spread sheets in Google Docs can be collaborative and a breeze for the teacher to track.
Because it is
such an open-ended tool, spreadsheets can be used across all content areas.
They can be used in the Language Arts field to make reading logs. For as long
as the student has the needed info, it can look the way they want it to look.
This can make reading logs more empowering since they designed the layout.
Spread sheets can also be used to organize information when reading. For
instance, it might make more sense to use a spread sheet to compare and contrast
text. Similarities and differences can be easily seen as the eyes scan the
columns. Based on student preference, spread sheets can also be a more visual
way to sort important pieces of information from stories, arguments and
speeches they are examining in class. Overall, this is a technology tool that
can expand learning and student engagement if they are taught all the wonders
found in the program.This grade and other progress can then often times be uploaded to online grade books often provided by school districts.
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