Explore new ways to utilize spreadsheets
Reflect on how spreadsheets can be used to engage students in content
Approach this learning experience with a growth mindset
Keep an open mind for new possibilities and uses
Find a quiet spot where you can relax and learn
Spreadsheet. The word alone makes many people groan or their eyes glaze over. But spreadsheets can be so much more than just a tool for collecting, tracking, and charting data. Believe it or not, you can use Google Sheets as a tool to help you enhance content comprehension, teacher productivity, and even engage students. Yes, you read that right - ENGAGE.
If you are new to Google Sheets, feel free to check out the video here with some basics on formatting and manipulating data. It is good place to start if you are new and even if you are a seasoned spreadsheet pro, you could pick up some new tips!
If you are new to using Google Sheets or have used it for basic data collection and calculations, it may be difficult to jump in and thing about all the possibilities for uses. If the ideas shared in the presentation below make your head spin, challenge yourself to at least try one new thing - you will be amazed at how small steps can open your mind to new possibilities! Check out the presentation here for more ways to take your Google Sheets use to the next level (if you are unable to view the presentation, please click here).
Reflection and Discussion Question ⬇:
How do you use Google Sheets for your own purposes or with students? Based on the information shared today, what ideas were prompted?
Reminders:
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