Week 4 blog posting modeling with spreadsheets

I think the use of spreadsheets in the classroom today is very useful for both students and teachers. I would definantly use it in my classroom. This tool makes it easier for whoever is viewing the material to break it down and understand. Due to the fact it can calculate equations and add up certain statistics I myself would use it just to keep up with grades and save time on grading or class work.

The advantage of using a spreadsheet over a calculator or plain old pencil and paper is that it saves so much time. In todays teaching field teachers have so much work to go over and so little time. Especially if they are a coach as well. Although the calculator never lies neither does the spread sheet if done correctly.

The three primary functions are storing, calculating, and presenting the information. I find that that is all that needs to be done. Once stored, calculated, and presented there is nothing else to do. I find spreadsheets very beneficial for anyone in the school setting.