SUGGESTIONS FROM STUDENTS Make class more basic More practice during class Take step-by-step (explain each step) Instructor’s screen needs to look like students’ screens State purpose of task before starting Cover terms Cover what programs are icons on the desktop
Have them open Excel 2007 and discuss the new features of Office 2007. Name a workbook and individual Sheets
Have them click the various tabs.
Have them click the Office Button to see options. Similar in all Office 2007 programs.
Demonstrate Quick Access Toolbar and ability to add familiar icons.
Have them select a singe cell and see the Mini Toolbar that floats.
Most of these are the properties of any spreadsheet. Explain basic function of organizing data into cells, similar to a table.
Now to build a simple formula spreadsheet from scratch, including naming the worksheet within the workbook.
Demonstrate the auto-fill feature with the days of the week, have them try. Demonstrate the format cell functions for the outlining and double line above the sum. Demonstrate the Sum feature and discuss other math. Name the tab on the worksheet.
Create a simple address list and demonstrate the sorting features.
Templates in 2007 are available from the Office Button, Open and then select Templates. Have them try this.
0 comments
Post a comment