Lately, I have learned much about online record books. I was reminded of many of the great tools in Microsoft Excel. I have used Excel numerous times in the past for various reasons. However, it was good for me to be reminded of the many helpful aspects of this program. I learned that Excel could be very frustrating at times. In spite of the frustrations that may occur, Excel is a helpful program when utilized correctly. Excel seeks to make life easier for the user. This can be very convenient, but it can also be an inconvenience, as the program does not always know what the user is intending to say. One aspect I find to be quite useful is the fact that formulas can be inserted into the cells. This makes it much easier for teachers. I have been refreshed being reminded of all of the great aspects of Microsoft Excel. I have also learned some of the advantages and disadvantages to online record books.
One of the advantages to an online grade book and attendance sheet over a book is that it is much cleaner and more professional looking. It is much easier to make changes and it does not look messy like it might in a hardcopy grade book. For example, if a student comes in late, the “absent” can quickly be changed to “present” or “tardy.” Another advantage is that online record books can be accessed anywhere. This makes it much easier for teachers because they do not have to worry about accidentally forgetting their book at home or school. It is also much harder to lose when it is online. These are just a few of the advantages of online record books.
Although there are many advantages to online record books, there are also disadvantages as well. It is very important to save grade books and attendance sheets in at least two different places on the computer. Teachers should make sure they have a back up just in case the computer crashes and everything is lost. I am sure that there is not one student who would be fine with his/her teacher losing all of the grades from the entire year. This is why it is crucial that grades are saved in at least two different spots. Another disadvantage is that some teachers might not have or want a computer. Even though I understand some of the disadvantages to online grade books, I think that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. It seems as if online grade books are the simplest and most professional way to keep up with students’ grades and attendance. I am grateful for the opportunity to be reminded of some of the many helpful tools in Excel.
What about you? Do you prefer online record books or hard copy record books?
Click here to see my finished Online Record Book!
One of the advantages to an online grade book and attendance sheet over a book is that it is much cleaner and more professional looking. It is much easier to make changes and it does not look messy like it might in a hardcopy grade book. For example, if a student comes in late, the “absent” can quickly be changed to “present” or “tardy.” Another advantage is that online record books can be accessed anywhere. This makes it much easier for teachers because they do not have to worry about accidentally forgetting their book at home or school. It is also much harder to lose when it is online. These are just a few of the advantages of online record books.
Although there are many advantages to online record books, there are also disadvantages as well. It is very important to save grade books and attendance sheets in at least two different places on the computer. Teachers should make sure they have a back up just in case the computer crashes and everything is lost. I am sure that there is not one student who would be fine with his/her teacher losing all of the grades from the entire year. This is why it is crucial that grades are saved in at least two different spots. Another disadvantage is that some teachers might not have or want a computer. Even though I understand some of the disadvantages to online grade books, I think that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. It seems as if online grade books are the simplest and most professional way to keep up with students’ grades and attendance. I am grateful for the opportunity to be reminded of some of the many helpful tools in Excel.
What about you? Do you prefer online record books or hard copy record books?
Click here to see my finished Online Record Book!
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