Saturday, February 28, 2009

LP City!


Though one of the topics this week is spreadsheets, I am more excited about NetTrekker d. i. What a great data base for educators! While searching this database for lps dealing with the use of spreadsheets in my area (math), I discovered many other extremely useful lesson plans. It’s reassuring to know that these plans were reviewed and rated by educators and that the standards they address are listed on each site. Add to that the fact that they are complete—background information, grade level, objectives, materials needed, processes for tackling the task outlined, and methods for assessing the task. You can’t beat that! As for spreadsheets, I am pretty familiar with using them. However, the Google online spreadsheet opens up more possibilities for using spreadsheets in my curriculum. They are easily accessible, provide online storage, and allow me to be a collaborator. Spreadsheets also tie in nicely with my subject matter. So, I can now add a few more tools to my ever growing technology knowledge cache.


2 comments:

  1. Unlike you, I'm not as familiar with the spreadsheets so I enjoyed this part. I'm so far behind in the NetTrekker thing that it was all confusing to me. Hopefully with your new found knowledge you can drag me along and assist me along the way. I think it is awesome that you are working to add to your tool bag. Keep up the excellent work.
    Ryan

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  2. I think netTrekker is a great resource and I hope you find ways to use it often in the future.

    I think the Google Spreadsheets gives a nice simple version for students.

    Keep up the investigations!

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