Technology 3•Using Tables, Cells, Formulas in Excel•Creating Web Pages with Tables and embedded objects.•Programming with Scratch•Introduction to Open Source Solutions for the Classroom

Greetings and Welcome to Tech 3!

• Log in as yourself• Go to your home directory and make the

following Folder:– Lastname Tech 3

• In your “Lastname Tech 3 folder you need to make the following folders:– Excel Exercises– Web Pages– Scratch Projects

Section 6

Using Microsoft Excel

(Review from Tech 1)

Microsoft Excel: Spreadsheet Program

• Organizes lists of data

• Performs basic and advanced mathematical and statistical calculations.

• Produce graphs of data

• Automate certain tasks (ex: Schedule)

• Data collection and analysis

Microsoft Excel: Key Vocabulary

• Cell: Smallest unit where data can be entered.• Column: A stack of cells. Labeled with a letter

(Ex: A, B, C . . .)• Row: Horizontal line of cells. Labeled with a

number.• Worksheet: Collection of Columns and Rows• Cell Label: Column letter and Row Number

(Like a grid) (Example: B2)• Formula: Mathematical expression to calculate

a value of a range of cells.

Microsoft Excel Layout“Michaud” is in cell “B3”

Row Numbers:

Column Letters

Worksheet Name

Example: List of Data (Names, Class Roster)

Example: Data Analysis (CRCT scores)

Example: Automation and formulas (Schedule)

Word vs. Excel

Microsoft Word• Prose or writing• Organizing pictures

and text on paper.• Newsletters• Programs

Microsoft Excel• Lists in categories• Sorting Data• Creating Graphs• Analyzing Numbers• Math Functions• Schedules• Checklists