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Integrating Excel in the Classroom: The Next Step. October 27, 2008. Goal. To put technology tools in the hands of students to construct meaningful learning experiences. Why?. Benefits to Students and Teachers. Organizes Information Supports “What if?”/Problem Solving
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Integrating Excel in the Classroom: The Next Step October 27, 2008
Goal To put technology tools in the hands of students to construct meaningful learning experiences.
Benefits to Students and Teachers • Organizes Information • Supports “What if?”/Problem Solving • Storing and Analyzing Data • Increased Motivation
Getting Started on integrating Excel Step 1: Determine Relative Advantage Step 2: Determine Objectives and Assessments Step 3: Integration Strategy Step 4: Instructional Environment Step 5: Evaluation and Assessment
Determine Relative Advantage What is the problem? Do I have a topic, curriculum objective, or skill that I have difficulty teaching?
Integration Strategy First Step: Create or utilize pre-made templates. • less knowledge of Excel required • Reusable learning object
Examples Visualizing Concepts • Exploring Slope (6-12) Data Collection • Thanksgiving Foods- (K-1) • M & M Survey (K-5) Interpreting Real Time Data • Temperature vs. Time (6-12)