This week I learned how I could incorporate spreadsheets into my future "classroom." I have always enjoyed using spreadsheets (my dad is FANATICAL about them!) I really love how a simple equation can do so much so fast in Excel. You can type it in one time and then just drag it down a whole column.
Thinking of ways to use spreadsheets with my students was a little tough for me. I tried to think of ways that spreadsheets would really help them master their goals, and I couldn't. But, spreadsheets are an invaluable tool for behavior therapists. Behavior analysis is essentially data-based decision making. You take data on a behavior, which is anything that is observable and measurable, and then you take that data to develop or modify behavior plans and goals. Without data, ABA is nothing. But, you also have to look at that data and make decisions using that data. Spreadsheets are an easy way to chart and graph data, and I have used them many times in my ABA experience.
Here is my Google Docs spreadsheet.
Thinking of ways to use spreadsheets with my students was a little tough for me. I tried to think of ways that spreadsheets would really help them master their goals, and I couldn't. But, spreadsheets are an invaluable tool for behavior therapists. Behavior analysis is essentially data-based decision making. You take data on a behavior, which is anything that is observable and measurable, and then you take that data to develop or modify behavior plans and goals. Without data, ABA is nothing. But, you also have to look at that data and make decisions using that data. Spreadsheets are an easy way to chart and graph data, and I have used them many times in my ABA experience.
Here is my Google Docs spreadsheet.
Kellyn,
ReplyDeleteYour spreadsheet graph is very neat and presentable, well done. I also like how well you explained how spreadsheet can be used in your line of work. It definitely involves a lot of inquiry-based learning since therapists are constantly asking their clients questions. In the instructions for this week, it asked us to include three unit questions that we can use with our students that involve spreadsheets. It would be interesting for my to hear how you can specifically use spreadsheets with your students so try and make sure to include those. Other than that, great blog entry and great job on your wedding planner spreadsheet.
Elizabeth