Week Eleven -- Part #2 Gradebook Software

FREE (usually come with limited features)
Engrade is web based. A “tour” of the software as well as a “features” page and a page with user comments is available.

Where Minds Meet is web based and free. Tools include Class Web Page, Online Gradebook, Reporting Tools, Lesson Plan Organizer and Private Journal.

SUBSCRIPTION BASED (Free trial or free limited features may be available)
MyGradeBook is web based. A 30 day trial is available. ($49.95 per year)

GradeQuick is available as web based, or for Win or Mac. A 30 day trial is available. (school wide license only)

Chalksite is web based. An individual subscription is free, however only 5 students are able to have accounts. Subscription options are available.

GradeSource is web based and the free version comes with advertising. Subscription options are available.

Thinkwave (Win) has a free version with limited features. A subscription option with additional features and technical support and a web version are now available. ($35 - 80 per year)

ClassRoom GradeBook (Win) has a free version. A Pro edition is available with additional features. Subscription with 30 day trial Download: Free Trial Available

Easy Grade Pro (Win or Mac) provides a free download for demonstration purposes, but once twelve or more students or assignments have been added, some of the features are disabled.
Subscription options are available. ($48 per year)

Grade Point (Win or Mac) provides an evaluation copy for 30 days. ($26.06 per year)

OTHER GRADEBOOK SOFTWARE
Grade Machine
MicroGrade
Web Grader

USING EXCEL
How to Create a Simple Grade Book Using Microsoft Excel 2007
Create an Electronic Gradebook (Excel 2003)

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Software Directory
One Example: PowerSchool

Week Nine - Productivity Software

Before Class: Make a list of the features of Word, Excel and PowerPoint that you use that others in the class may not be aware of (eg. Word - adding a watermark, Excel - adding months to chart, PowerPoint - ?????). During class you will divide into small groups and after a short planning meeting each group will demonstrate some cool, helpful features with the class.

WORD PROCESSING

Tools:
Word (Microsoft)
Pages (Apple)
Google Docs

Resources:
Word 2007 Tutorial
Interactive: Word 2003 to Word 2007 Command Reference Guide
Pages (Apple) Tutorial

SPREADSHEETS

Tools:
Excel (Microsoft)
Numbers (Apple)
Google Docs

Resources:
Excel 2007 Tutorial
Using Spreadsheets in K-12 Classrooms
Interactive: Excel 2003 to 2007 Command Reference Guide
Numbers (Apple) Tutorial
101 Fun & Relevant Ways to Use Spreadsheets in K-12 Classrooms
Article: Excel in the Classroom

Class Project: Mr. Wright's 3rd Grade Class

PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

Tools:
PowerPoint (Microsoft)
Keynote (Apple)
Google Docs
SlideShare

Resources:
PowerPoint 2007 Tutorial
Brainy Betty PowerPoint Menu
PowerPoint Games
Interactive: PowerPoint 2003 to PowerPoint 2007 Command Reference Guide
Keynote (Apple) Tutorial
Active Learning with PowerPoint - University of Minnesota
PowerPoint Collection -- Jefferson County Schools
Dr. Alice Christie's Advanced PowerPoint - Sound
Blog Entry: Google Docs Presentations
Article: "Add Voice Narration to PowerPoint" (Microsoft)


OTHER RESOURCES
Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0: Part 2 Office Applications
How-to Articles for Teachers (Tips on using Word, Excel, PowerPoint & other software) by Microsoft
Microsoft Lesson Plans for Students & Teachers
2007 Microsoft Office System Courses (free)