In class Wednesday, we experimented with a database called DabbleDB. I have not had much experience with databases. I think the program is a very good one, but I really can't see myself using it very often in the classroom.
Since we needed to experiment with one, I started a database of information on my students. I included names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, etc. It was really re-inventing the wheel, however, because I already have all that information in a printed form from the school office. I think I would be much more likely to use the printed version than to log on to the computer and look up the information in a database.
I might see myself making a database of classroom novels or maybe a Christmas card list, but I don't think this is something I will use as much as a spreadsheet or word processing program.
I have not thought of any reason to use a database in any of my math classes. I know there are activities I could "create", but I don't see the value in doing something like that just to use a database.
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I too am having difficulty with justifying the creation of a database other than teaching students the skill. I think we will have to talk to the computer teachers - Patty - to get some ideas of applicable databases for our classrooms.
At home, I have used one for my Christmas card lists. It made it easy to organize addresses and keep track of who I sent cards to each year. Plus, prining was a snap.
The Wedding Program that we used was database driven as well, but it did not update well with my newer computer.
Great ideas from you both
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