Task+3+Implementation

 Methods to Instruct & Assess **  > http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC100766511033A recommendation was made to teachers to use a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to record data of problems correct and incorrect on formal or informal assessments
 * Teachers were directed to two training sites and questions/concerns were answered as needed in person or via e-mail
 * Needs were addressed
 * Teachers were successful in completion of the recommendation
 * Links to Training Materials**
 * Get to know Excel 2007: Create your first workbook
 * 40 minute on-line audio and visual interactive tutorial on creating a spreadsheet or “workbook”.
 * Participants are able to work at their own pace and interactively practice creating spreadsheets in Excel.
 * Participants are able to work at their own ability level.
 * Charts I: How to create a chart
 * 40 minute on-line audio and visual interactive tutorial on creating a bar graph to reflect data.
 * Participants are able to work at their own pace and interactively practice creating spreadsheets in Excel.
 * Participants are able to work at their own ability level.

 **Successes**
 * Teachers were asked to chart and graph one assessment within a two week period using the Microsoft Excel software program
 * 100% of the teachers expressed a successful tutorial experience
 * Teachers were comfortable with the time and pacing convenience of the training
 * This style of instruction met the needs of each individual learner for both ability level and efficiency

 **Adult Learning Method**
 * Time Efficiency: on-line tutorials were accessed and e-mailed to each of the three teachers
 * Accessibility: two-thirds of the teachers have separate planning periods from the remaining third teacher and the instructor
 * Respect for Needs: two-thirds of the teachers parent young children and are unavailable for training prior to and after school
 * Met the needs of the individual teacher: two web-based training programs were identified for independent instruction and convenience of the individuals
 * Availability: the instructor was available to answer additional questions personally or via e-mail
 * Pacing: teachers were comfortable with the time and pacing convenience of the training
 * This style of instruction met the needs of each individual learner for both ability level and efficiency