Before last class I had not used database software. I liked using inspiration database because of the creativity that I could implement into what would be simple resource data. My personal favorite is hoe you can place pictures of the students with their name and other information that you want. This software can be used in class for students to do assignments and list any data that would be necessary, but it also can display the data in multiple different fashions. I thought the double bar graph was the best. Now I will be able to use this software without a problem
The article “Bells and Whistles” was an informational article on databases and the many uses for them in the classroom. I can see my fourth grade class really enjoying gathering information and compiling it when you make it fun. The article went over different topics that could be incorporated and collected in the data- “presidents, states, countries, inventions, or books” just for some ideas. Databases are used for any kind of research that could be stored electronically, and that is what we want, to store information electronically. Then, we can reorganize the information, create new ways to present it, define categories and fields, and most of all the information is easy to access and retrieve when you want it. I did not even know that by using databases and having students learn these skills is using their higher order thinking and that is crucial when we teach. It also said that we should include what databases use to be like and what they are know, so that students can grasp the fast changes in technology. When you organize data in you database you can use different types of fields: Popup Menu, Value lists, and Check Boxes all have different functions that they are best suited for and can help clarity in different ways.
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I had not used a database previously either, but felt comfortable with inspriation's program and liked the creativity available as well. I never even thought of using the icons as the student's pictures.. It will be a useful tool for those of us who are horrible at names!
I also enjoyed using Inspiration and the fun little "extras" that make the assignment more exciting. This will be more efficient for those student who are visual learners as well, which therefore creates an inclusion for a greater majority of the students in the classroom.
Hi Desiree,
I really enjoyed the database lesson, as well. I just applied for a part time summer job in which they want the individual to know how to use database software. I guess that I got this lesson just in time!
Hopefully, I'll get the job at my kids' school and be able to communicate our fundraising efforts to the alumni in order to build a new theatrical complex for our drama students.
Tristen
Yes, Yes, Yes, I too had never used a data base before last class. It was much easier than I had thought! I also like that you can put little pictures in place of the person, I think that it makes it so much more personal.
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