Google Sheets

I chose to create a Google Sheet that would be used by teachers during our two summer Kindergarten Jump Start programs this summer because I am not sure what I will be needing when I move to 5th grade.  This Sheet is our master student roster for both weeks, color-coded groupings for ELL Jump Start, and will be our color-coded groupings for WaKids Jump Start.  All K teachers at CVE have access to edit this document as applicable and so does the ELL teacher who will be working with us. A para who will be working as our admin has access and can comment because he will be making phone calls to families to remind them about the programs we offer prior to each week of Jump Start.

I made a copy of the document and removed all sensitive information for use in this tech class because it must be shared on the web. This link will take you to the copy. https://docs.google.com/a/edmonds.wednet.edu/spreadsheets/d/1qthslhbhM4fdEGdmWfDBdPDCp5qGAwzQXDDRfFxKVfE/edit?usp=sharing  

Although I generally prefer to work in Excel, I'm getting used to Sheets.  I like that I can share things for collaboration but feel frustrated when things get accidentally deleted or altered.

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

What did you create, and why?

I created a template to help students understand the concept of place value.  I added images of money to the template to help connect what they know with a concept that tends to be difficult for students to understand, yet so crucial to build on.

What went well for you?

I am familiar with Excel, so it was pretty easy to create.  The step by step directions to share this document was very user friendly.

What was challenging?

Again, because of the familiarity of knowing how to navigate Excel, this challenge was very doable for me. :)

What did you enjoy?

I am excited to use this template and see if it is useful to students.

I am going to make copies of this for students, laminate them and have students put it in there math journal so they can practice place value and rounding, using this template

https://drive.google.com/a/edmonds.wednet.edu/file/d/0B2_lBHvxwI8zN2Vib0ZYd3psUkE/view?usp=sharing

Welcome!

This blog is the shared space for technology campers taking part in the Edmonds Technology Summer Camp! Through a series of creative and fun challenges you will build your own knowledge and skill using technology. The learning from each challenge can be used in your classroom with students, with your grade level/department or with your staff. Each challenge asks you to share your thinking on this group blog as a brief reflection. 

The reflection should capture your experience and your thinking about the challenge and the tool you explored. Here are some questions to help you as you write your blog posts: 

• What did you create, and why? 
• What went well for you?
• What was challenging?
• What did you enjoy? 
• What ideas do you have for using this tool with your students, grade level, staff or to communicate with families? 

Please use these questions as a starting point and add any other thoughts and ideas.

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