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BEGINNING EXCEL

Objectives:The Learner will:

Become familiar with Microsoft Excel TerminologyCreate a simple workbook

Write a simple formulaCreate a simple chart

Sort a simple text chartFormatting CellsAdding Columns

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The ISTE NETS and Performance Indicatorsfor Teachers (NETS•T)

• 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

• Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

• a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

• c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

• 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning• Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes

representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:

• a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations

• b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation

• c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats

• d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning

EXCEL Terminology

• Worksheet, Spreadsheet, Workbook

• Cell• Rows, Columns, and Sheets

• Cell references

Typing into Cells

• In cell A1, type Keyboarding – 4th Period Grades• Type as follows:• Cell A2 type Student’s Name• Cell B2 type Test1• Cell C2 type Test 2• Cell D2 type Test 3• Cell E2 type Average• Type in cells: A3 – Adams, Jane; A4 – Smith, Jo;

and A5 – Thomas, Ann• Type in cells: B3 – 90; B4 – 75; and B5 - 95• Type in cells: C3 – 75; C4 – 80; and C5 – 75• Type in cells: D3 – 90; D4 – 85; and D5 – 85• Type in cell A6 – Average

Changing Cell Size

Making Text Bold

Merge and Center

Using a Formula

Copy formula to other cells

Now use the same method as above to find the average for Test 1, this will be in Cell C6. Use the drag method to calculate the averages for Tests 2, Test 3, and Average.

Creating a Simple Chart

Right click on the chart and choose “Chart Type”, you can

experiment changing your chart to different types of charts.

Sorting

Formatting Cells

Adding columns and rows

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ADDING COLOR

TYPING ON MORE THAN ONE LINE WITHIN ONE CELL

• Within the cell, type: This is a test.• Hold down the Alt key and press

Enter.• Type: See it works.• Then, press Enter again.•  • Notice that both sentences appear

in the same cell.

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