1. MARCH MADNESS ACTIVE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
By: Shawn Lively

2. Class Information
 Computer Applications  Computer Projects
 Grade: Ninth  Grade: Tenth – Twelfth
 Students: 57  Students: 26
 Fully Year Course  Full Year Course
 Technology Used  Technology Used
 Access  Access
 Word  Word
 Power Point  Power Point
 Excel

3. Objectives
 Utilizing the Internet and various Microsoft
programs students will be able to:
 Create a Database
 Create Reports and Queries
 Transfer Reports
 Create a Power Point

4. Activity I
March Madness Database
 Creating a table
 Research and Data Entry
 Creating a Report (Access and Word)
 Choosing a Team to Follow

5. Activity II
Team Power Point
 Create Power Point on Team Followed
 Design and Color Scheme
 Research and Information Entry

6. Web Sites Used
 Interactive Bracket
 School Information
 History
 Student Choice

7. Benefits and Limitations
Benefits Limitations
 Usability and Creativity  Student Time
 Student Interest  Website Updates
 Cross Instruction  Student Interest

8. References
 The official Website of the NCAA. Retrieved
March 16, 2009 from http://www.ncaa.com/
 Sports News, Fantasy Scores, Sports Videos.
Retrieved March 16, 2009 from
http://www.cbssports.com/