SpreadSheet Integration Project

This project was fun, but time consuming. First I created my lesson plan. I then created a template for my graph. I wrote student directions for a 1st grader to follow with some assistance and linked all three documents together. I then created a google site with this information all available. I think that this will be a fun lesson to use in my class. My student create bar graphs on paper, but this will add an interesting twist and hopefully keep them thinking while they work.

SS2

This assignment proved to be a bit more challenging. It took time for me to calculate the average with the different percentages for each category. I also had difficulty inserting the letter grades. After I finally found a formula that worked using the search tool, this got a little easier. The most challanging thing was inserting the chart. I attempted many time to no avail. So I had to add the add the =COUNTIF formula in an additional column. This upset me, but I finally decided to call it a night and leave this column where it was to create the chart using the chart wizard. I then used the ftp to upload and link my document to this posting.

Grades 1

I enjoyed this assignment. When I first began teaching, I used excel for my grade book, so I learned about formulas and how to enter them. I now use another program as it makes it easier to run reports and provide immediate feedback to students.

Intel Sites

I had difficulty completing this assignment. I attempted to contact my partner a week before the due date, but as of the due date, I had not receive contact back, so I completed the assignment by myself. I had previously used Intel in a co teaching classroom, but the other teacher set everything up. This time, I had the opportunity to create everything by myself. I'm not sure if I did the assignment itself correctly, but I did enjoy the "refresher" course on Intel. I would like to use Intel in the future, but I'm not sure about the practicality in a first grade classroom.

Photoshop Express

This assignment was very easy as my husband and I both edit photos already. We are currently using Corel software, but have used photoshop express in the past. I enjoyed converting the image to black and white then color filling the collar and eyes of or dog for a differnt type of look. I didn't play around too much with the online software as I already feel comfortable with the applications, but I was impressed to see we could use this for free instead of always purchasing software. To add the image to my post, I simply saved it my jump drive and then used the add image link.

Online Album

Online Album

This again was an assignment I was nervous about. With all the technology that I have heard about preditors using to find people, it makes me nervous to have picture of people viewable online. Because of these fears, I again just used photos of places my husband and I visited. I found the site MyPhotoAlbum that you can create your own name on and it will also give you link to add to many social sites such as blogs, myspace, facebook, etc. I created an account and activated it, then I uploaded the photos and linked the photos directly to the post above. I hope everyone enjoys the photos.