Learning

Required Resources

• Read this page on computer memory: https://statmath.wu.ac.at/courses/data-analysis/itdtHTML/node55.html
• Read this page on inputs and outputs: https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001355.htm
• View this video on “Finding files on your computer”  (3:10)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtGVItw89NM
• View this video on “Creating a simple bar chart in Excel” (1:22)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8fkJjp4hjc

Additional Resources

• File Tree basics
  • https://technologyrediscovery.net/compFund/module_trees.html
• PBS Interactive Lesson on Data Analysis
  • https://westernreserve.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/data-analysis-interactive-lesson/skills-on-demand/
• Data analysis in Excel
  • https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/excel-tutorial/data-analysis-excel

Required Evidence

• Create an Excel (or Sheets) bar graph with at least 10 bars. This information can show trending populations, students in sports, or any other topic. Insert the screenshot, as a separate page, into the document required below.
• Submit a 1-2 page explaining how computers and software can store and analyze data.
  • Formatting – One to two pages maximum; double-spaced, no smaller than 11pt font.
  • Use references to support your claims. References do not count towards the 1-2 page minimum/maximum. Any format for references is allowed but APA is preferred.
    •  APA Formatting and Style Guide
    • ​​​​​​​APA Citation Generator

Evidence Review Criteria

• Criterion 1: Educator understands how data gets stored in a computer and within software.
• Criterion 2: Educator can utilize software to store and analyze data.