-Spreadsheets


 * __ Spreadsheet Software __**
 * Allows you to organize numeric data in rows and columns
 * The rows and columns are the spreadsheet
 * In the past manual spreadsheets were created using pencil and paper to organize numeric data
 * The data is now mostly electronic spreadsheets created to organize data


 * __ Who uses this? __**
 * Teachers use them on a daily basis
 * Teachers enter grades and or attendance information into the computer


 * __ Examples __**
 * Grade books
 * Classroom and school schedules
 * charts
 * An electronic grade book is an example of a special spreadsheet program
 * Common grade book programs are EDLINE [|edline] and POWERSCHOOL [|Powerschool]
 * Microsoft Excel
 * Each column is identified by a letter
 * Each row is identified by a letter
 * Cells-intersection of a column and a row. They contain labels (text), values (numbers), and formulas.
 * Label-identifies the data and helps organize the spreadsheet


 * || M&M's ||  ||
 * Yellow || 10 ||  ||
 * Red || 5 ||  ||
 * Green || 25 ||  ||
 * Orange || 50 ||  ||
 * Blue || 10 ||  ||
 * __ Standard Feature of a spreadsheet __**
 * Turns numeric data into a chart that graphically illustrates the relationship of the numeric data.
 * Visual representation of data in charts makes it easier to analyze and interpret information.
 * Line charts, column charts, and pie charts are most commonly used to represent data.


 * __ Benefits to using spreadsheet software __**
 * Software incorporates spell checker and font formatting.
 * Spreadsheets have many uses for both students and teachers in the classroom.
 * Helps teachers create and manage grade books, lesson plans, rubrics, classroom inventories, and textbook inventories.


 * __ Source __**

Cashman, T., Gunter, G. A., Gunter, R. E., & Shelly, G. B. (2008). //Integrating technology and digital media in the classroom.// Boston, Massachusetts: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.