Spreadsheet Voc. Quiz

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AoFcS-yLW66edDM4dWoyQ004WHh0WGtnVnB4Ylo0cXc&hl=en

So I have not had more fun with a program! These spreadsheets are not only fun to create, but I think the students will gain a lot more practice with these quizlets. I think the combination of game-like atmosphere and academic features will allow the students to semi-forget that they are "learning" and "learning vocabulary", in this certain situation. The above link is to a quizlet I created for 9th graders learning vocabulary. They can go into the quiz and plug in the answers for direct feedback. I found myself playing around with different features, including color, font, size, graphics, and more. I am also inclined to try to investigate new formulas to help me create new features. I think every teacher needs to have adequate knowledge of spreadsheets because they are so useful in the classroom. For example, I already have at least 10 different ways that I will consider using them in my classroom: Here are some below:

-gradekeeping
-inventory of classroom resources/books/accessories
-creation of quizzes
-practicing vocabulary
-classroom group activities/games-putting a large scale quiz on a smart board, for example, and breaking the class into teams to try to collaborate answers and work together for points.
-any type of independent practice with immediate feedback
-for technologically inclined or special needs students who are more comfortable working on computers
-shy or delayed students who can work at their own pace without embarrassment or fear from peer pressure to get answers right in class.
-personalized teacher files that need organization
-keeping records to be pulled up for immediate reference
**** AND SO MUCH MORE

This was my most favorite aspect of this technology class thus far, and I look forward to working more with spreadsheets in the future!