This project was very interesting. The project that we decided on was using technology in the classroom setting. Even though this is a broad search we narrowed the search into integrating databases and spreadsheets into the classroom setting. Janacia, Nakesha, and me have discovered that if teachers would integrate spreadsheets and databases into the classroom students would be encouraged to study more. We found out that spreadsheets not only helps out teachers well as perform calculations on large sets of numbers quickly and efficiently. A benefit of working with calculations and formulas in a spreadsheet is that students can quickly see how changing certain number affects the overall output or result of the formula. While spreadsheets are widely believed to help students visualize numeric concepts better than other.
Another interesting tactics to help students study more is integrating databases in the classroom setting. In our research we found out that a database is just what it sounds like a base or place for storing and organizing data.
That is why we want to integrate the use of technology but to be specific, spreadsheets and databases into the classroom setting because it really would help students as well as teachers. By using these tactics teachers can help students access complex information and turn it into an effective learning experience. In the classroom, spreadsheet and databases are used among all age groups.Some teachers do not use them very often unless its for things like grade books or attendance. This class really made us realize that integrating spreadsheets will really help a student in order to stay on tact with school work. The way our English 101 incorporated our lesson plan into a spreadsheet was a great idea. While both spreadsheets and databases deal with numbers and data analysis, each is unique in its function and purpose.
