Good Evening,
I am posting these questions to my crossword puzzle because they did not come out so well when I converted from Excel at MSMC library. I am learning quite bit about computers. This was actually the first time I used Excel for a class. I was not aware of things you could do with this program until this assignment.
Learning how to use computer software by completing tasks is a great learning strategy. Learning only about software would not be as engaging as completing a finished product. Having a clear objective to complete with the program makes sure that a learner has thoroughly investigated the applications of the program being learned. For example, learning how to create a crossword puzzle in Excel allowed me to became quite familiar with the application, and I probably could do it again without reading the directions now. I definitely think that if I just read the directions, and was not given the chance to apply my new gained knowledge,I would not have retained the skill in making an Excel crossword puzzle.
Teaching students themselves to make crossword puzzles is a great way to teach vocabulary and computer skills at the same time. There are many other uses Excel can offer, and creating a crossword opens up a students capacity to use the application in other capacities. Maybe they will have to create a spreadsheet one day, and their knowledge about making crosswords will help them better perform other tasks with the program.
Next time I use this program I want to find out its capabilities. What else can one do with Excel? I should have investigated it more. I also want to try some other image converters, because sometimes I get choppy images. Finding out what is out there is half the battle when using computers, or any medium.
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