Spreadsheets are not only great productivity tools for educators but can also be integrated into the classroom as a learning tool.
As an instructional integration strategy, spreadsheets may be used to:
As an instructional integration strategy, spreadsheets may be used to:
- Enhance learning via visual demonstration thus making abstract concepts concrete
- Help students aggregate data for later manipulation
- Aid learners in creating graphical representations of data
- Support mathematical problem solving
It is false to believe that learners have to be actively trained in all aspects of spreadsheet use. Instead, the teacher can introduce the student to the application on a need to know basis to support the learner's needs. This just in time method is not only limited to spreadsheets but can be applied to any area.
