EditGrid

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According to the EditGrid website, EditGrid is an online spreadsheet application empowering the next generation business. With data accessible and manageable in real-time, it provides the most convenient platform for collaboration, communication, and group data contribution.

See a [|demonstration of EditGrid] on YouTube.

Resources

 * **Tutorial and overview**: [|Almost Everything You Need for Using Spreadsheets in the Classroom]
 * **Lesson plans**: [|Spreadsheets in the Classroom]
 * **Activities by subject**: [|More Classroom Activities with Spreadsheets]
 * **Wiki**: [|EditGrid wiki]
 * **Tools**: [|EditGrid developer resources]
 * **Forum**: [|EditGrid user forum]
 * **Classroom projects:**
 * [|Computer Lab 101]
 * [|Student Spreadsheet Activities]

Strengths

 * free for personal use, subscriptions necessary for organizations
 * works like Microsoft Excel
 * can collaborate on the same spreadsheet in real-time
 * chat capability lets you talk to collaborators as you work
 * publish your data and charts to your blog or website
 * your data is online, available anytime, anywhere you have Internet access
 * logs are kept for auditing and tracking needs
 * has more than 500 spreadsheet functions - more powerful than Google Docs
 * can be used on the iPhone
 * it is multilingual in 8 different languages
 * visible to either everyone on the web or only to those who have been supplied with a password
 * add-ins and templates extend the program's capabilities
 * common formatting options available
 * remote data update - stock prices embedded in your spreadsheet can update automatically if you choose
 * a real-world buisness tool that students have an opportunty to use in school (authentic lessons and tools)
 * includes a showroom and case studies to give users more ideas about best practices in use of the tool.

Weaknesses

 * no conditional formatting at this time
 * lacks macros, pivot tables, data validation and cell merge features
 * embedded charts can be a problem
 * workbooks are stored online
 * like any web application, it can be slow
 * cannot hyperlink to text in a cell at this time
 * anyone can create an Editgrid for any purpose - it is possible that other pages have inappropriate content for students.

Opportunities

 * upload and share projects
 * can use in 8 different languages
 * brainstorm ideas in a quick and clean manner
 * collaborate on projects in the classroom
 * publish creations to the Internet
 * students can share their work with anyone online
 * generate puzzles for students to work together to complete (i.e. crossword, word search, etc.)
 * can extend learning beyond the 4 walls of the classroom and invite content area experts to participate in student projects.

Threats

 * there are always threats when using any Internet application
 * any data you enter could possibly be seen by any viewer unless you place security measures

Ideas For the Classroom

 * keep a daily diary of health measurements, such as height, weight, pulse, food intake, etc.
 * keep a record of the books you own/read, music, movies, sports activities/scores
 * keep a record of student grades or homework turn-in status
 * record longitude and latitude along with a place name and compare with Google Maps
 * create telephone or email directories
 * create timelines, surveys or family trees
 * keep up with opening weekend movie gross receipts and name the top ten
 * record temperature or rain fall for a month
 * compare foreign country or state population growth over a period of time
 * record lottery number frequency
 * create flash cards
 * create all kinds of puzzles such as crossword or word search puzzles
 * use as a sign-up sheet for students (by groups or by topics)
 * track local/high school team sports statistics