Monday, February 14, 2011

Chapter 2 / Productivity Tools and Application Software

Question:  How can spreadsheets and databases be used to address different learning goals?
Answer:  Spreadsheets are great to use in education to help students interpret math and science information.  Information such as formulas, decimals, percentage, and symbols are explained more fully when students can get a visual idea as to how these math terms are used.  When these terms are displayed in graphs, charts, and on spreadsheets the information is stored and the students can manipulate it to their needs.  The earlier a student can relat4e to spreadsheets the better because they will be using them in the real world.  Spreadsheets are helpful for teachers to keep information organized and easy accessible.  The database saves everyone time by filing and storing all information.  There no longer is a need for paper waste.  With a database the teacher can have multiple sources of material at their finger tips.

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