Google Spreadsheet

I have learned a little bit about spreadsheet back to when I was in college. My major is something to do with finance, so I got a chance to learn how to use spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel to collect data, analyze it and apply to decision making. I really enjoy having spreadsheet, because it really helps me organize personal information, especially financial data, such as income, budget and much more.

This is the first time I have ever tried to use Google spreadsheet but it turned out to be a pretty good experience. Google Spreadsheet is kind of like simplified Microsoft Excel, simple and ease with use. However, it does have its own special features. Just like Google document and Google presentation, Google spreadsheet is an online application and is cloud-based storage. Users can access to the spreadsheet from any computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet. With this feature, users do not have problem with leaving the most up -to- date version at home. Moreover, it provides share feature to allow users collaborate with each other.  

However, Google spreadsheet does not have as many features as Microsoft Excel. For instance, Excel has a lot more layout choices than Google spreadsheet. I think if someone wants to make really professional spreadsheet, then more sophisticated applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Apple Number will be better choice.

I feel that it is not too hard to learn how to use the basic feature of the spreadsheet, but when it comes to the advanced spreadsheet features, it is kind of hard to grasp it.

The requirement of CCSS states that all grade levels share the standard of representing and interpreting data. A shared Spreadsheet is an excellent tool to use to meet this standard. For instance, one of the CCSS of Math is that students need to learn how to design a survey and analyze it. Students can use the Google document to design the survey and use the spreadsheet to collaborate on their survey data, share it, as well as receive comments on it from an authentic audience. This would be a great way to promote the use of higher-order thinking skills that can increase students’ critical and problem solving skills.


Here is the link to the  Google Spreadsheet.