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 A plan of action designed
to achieve a specific goal
or outcome.

A series of actions or
steps taken to
achieve a particular
goal.

The extent or scope

of variation,
influence, or effect.
To increase in size,
scope, or volume.

A region or space
with defined
boundaries.

To spread or
distribute
information,
knowledge, or ideas
S - Strategy: A plan of action designed
to
achieve a specific goal or

outcome.
P - Process: A series of actions or steps
taken to achieve a
particular
goal.
R - Range: The extent or scope of
variation,
influence, or effect.
E - Expand: To increase in size, scope,
or
volume.
Using
Spreadsheets in
Language
Learning
Group 3
Name of Reporters
Abanador, Gerry
Ferreras, Mary Nickole N.
Columna, Aila Marie
Probadora, Donna
Rance, Ma. Rafaela
Francisco, Hanz Nido
OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this lesson, you will be able

to
1. Utilize spreadsheets to create organized lists of
vocabulary words, definitions, and example sentences for
comprehensive vocabulary acquisition.

2. Evaluate and articulate the positive and

negative effects of using spreadsheets in language
learning.
3. Understand the use of spreadsheets in language
learning by demonstrating the ability to organize
vocabulary, track progress, create interactive activities,
collaborate with peers, analyze data, and apply
spreadsheet skills to real-world language applications.
 Spreadsheet in Language
Learning

 Spreadsheets are versatile tools that can be

used in language learning to organize
vocabulary, track progress and create
There are essential ideas that teachers may consider doing when employing spreadsheets in the
classroom.

1. Reinforce learning scientific and mathematical languages in other fields.

2. Add well-designed charts and tables to reports to enhance students' non verbal reading skills.
3. Allow students to create their own charts, graphs, tables, and the like, their computational
skills and spatial skills are developed and enhanced.
4. Give students completed chart and see if they can reconstruct underlying worksheet. This
goes a long way toward helping them to understand the relationships between the data and
the charts.
5. Require the science laboratory reports and research papers contain some type of chart to
help support their findings. Encourage them to look for samples from the World Wide Web.
6. Let students explore websites that have table presentation for teaching and let them discuss
how these were used to facilitate the acquisition of competencies.
7. Let the students look for charts in learning materials like textbooks, workbooks and others
and discuss why these were used.
8. Teach the principles of financial literacy and management as it is also important to learn
these concepts in the context of life skills.
9. Explain numerical concepts by showing the relationship between numbers and their concrete
representation in charts and graphs. As teachers, this is needed to understand researches with
quantitative designs.
10. Demonstrate how spreadsheets are useful in preparing assessment and evaluation tools for
 Benefits of
Spreadsheets
TRACKING
ORGANIZATION PROGRESS CUSTOMIZATION
Spreadsheets help By recording and Spreatsheets allow
learners structure analyzing language for personelized
language learning data in learning experiences
materials, making spreadsheets, though customizing
it easier to learners can monitor layouts, formats, and
categorize and their progress and conterit based on
access information identify areas for individual learning
efficiently. improvement. preferences.
Using Spreadsheets for language Vocabulary

LANGUAGE
WORD LIST FLASHCARDS EXERCISES

Organize and Create interactive Design various

categorize flashcards for language exercises like
vocabulary for language vocabulary fill in the blanks,
with word on one side matching exercises or
different topics or
and the translation or sentence formation,
levels of proficiency, providing practice
definition on the other,
enabling effective opportunities for
promoting active recall
vocabulary retention different language
and memorization.
and recall. skills.
 Personalization and Customization in
Spreadsheets

THEME TEMPLATES IMPORTING DATA

Select predefined Utilize pre-desIgned Import external data

templates or create sources, language
themes or customize
custom templates for resources, or vocabulary
the appearance of lists into the spreadsheet
specific language
the spreadsheet to for integration and
learning activities,
create a visually utilization in language
ensuring consistency learning activities,
engaging and and efficiency in lesson expanding learning
personalized learning planning and content opportunities and
environment. creation. materials.
 Successful Implementation of Spreadsheets in
Language Learning
Student Instructor
Learning Outcomes Engagement Feedback

Explore how the use Examine the level of Collect feedback from
student engagement, instructors on the
of spreadsheets in
participation, and instructor Feedback
language learning has benefits, challenges, and
impacted students' motivation fostered by
insights gained from
Integrating
language proficiency, incorporating
spreedsheets into spreadsheets into
vocabulary recention
language learning language teaching
and communication activities and methodologies and
skills. assignments. assessments.
 INNOVATIVE MEDIA TOOLS

The Online Microsoft Word Alternatives

(Investintech, 2020)
1. Drop Box Paper

is a free online word processor offered by the online cloud storage

provider. To start using it, you will need a Dropbox account. Once
logged in, you get full access to the online suite. The minimalist
interference is very intuitive, and its simplicity allows you to focus on
your content. You can also do a number of things that go beyond
creating a textual document. You can add rich media, such as audio,
video and images. Dropbox Paper also allows you to access apps that
let you embed Trello cards, Youtube videos of SlideShare decks.

2. Office Online
For Microsoft Word and Office aficionados, the best
possible free online alternative for their document
editing needs is definitely Word online, which comes
as part of the Office Online suite. Although free MS
Word web app is not a full-fledged version of its paid
counterpart, it allows you to open, create and edit
Word documents online. Also, it offers some
additional benefits of online software tools.
3. Google Docs

allows you to create, collaborate and share documents,

spreadsheets, presentations, drawings and even forms.
Google Docs is packed with features, which can be further
extended with various add-ons. While it will automatically
save the file online and store it there, you can also have the
documents published as a web page, downloaded, or emailed
as an attachment in Word, ODT, PDF, plain text or RTF
formats. .

4. Etherpad

is an online document editor primarily intended for

collaborative editing in, as the site claims; "really
real time". Its an open source, highly customized tool
for online document collaboration with friends, fellow
students and classmates, or colleagues at work. One
of its advantages, especially appealing to users who
are reluctant to use services which require email
registration, is that there is no sign up with Etherpad
5. Zoho

offers around 20 free online applications including Writer for word

processing. You can link your Zoho account to your Google and Yahoo
account, as well. The Writer's interface shouldn't cause anyone
problems as it is comfortably familiar. When working online there's
always the risk losing data due to lost a network connection,
accidentally closing your browser or having your browser crash.
Luckily Zoho automatically saves your documents for you, as you
finish typing. Zoho Writer is well-equipped with features that allow
you to work easily online: two-way desktop sync, large file transfer,
encryption, file recovery, two-step authentication, in-app chat, and
more. 6. OpenOffice

The OpenOffice package actually includes six programs that all

use the same engine making them inherently the same and
extremely easy to learn and use. The 6 applications included in
the OpenOffice suite are: Writer (word processor), Cale
(spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (graphics) and
Base (database manipulation) and Math (mathematical
equations). Writer can even natively do some things that Word
7. AbiWord

is a free word processing application very similar to Microsoft

Word. It is available for Linux distributions only. The software is
fully compatible with not only Microsoft Word, but also
OpenOffice.org, Word Perfect, Rich Text Format and more. It
has advanced document layout capabilities and can do mail
merge as well, which allows you to automatically fill in specific
form fields in documents with information from databases and
comma separated or tabbed text file.
8. Jarte

is based on Microsoft WordPad Engine, but is still free.

There is a paid version of the software that adds on some
extra functionality, but the free version is more than
adequate and fully compatible with Word and WordPad
documents. Features include an ergonomic tabbed
interface, small resource requirements, portability,
support for touchscreens and quick loading time. It also
has built-in spell checking and can export to HTML and
PDF files. Jarte allows you to insert images, tables,
hyperlinks and everything else that you have come to
9. WPS Office 2016 Free
 WPS Office 2016 Free is a free document processing suite whose WPS
Writer app will serve you well as a Microsoft Word alternative. WPS Office
2016 Free can open and save to a long list of popular file formats native
to those applications like does, doc, and more. You can get the application
in languages other than English: French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,
Polish and Russian. The suite has the same familiar look and feel of MS
Office with one exception it has a tabbed viewing window, so you can
open more than one document at a time. And also, worth mentioning is
WPS Cloud, the company's cloud document storage service that offers up
to 1GB of free storage that you can use. This is perfect if you're trying to
find a free word alternative that's not only scalable for teams but can also
be as collaborative and seamless as its Microsoft counterpart.
 Feature of Wps 2016 Free
Spreadsheets - With the Spreadsheets tool, users can manage data effectively using features
such as formulas, functions, pivot tables, and conditional formatting. WPS Office 2016 Free
supports complex calculations and data analysis, making it suitable for both personal and
professional use.
Presentations - Create visually appealing presentations with the Presentation tool, which offers
a variety of slide layouts, animation effects, and multimedia support. Users can deliver engaging
presentations by incorporating images, videos, charts, and diagrams into their slides.
PDF Support - WPS Office 2016 Free allows users to convert documents to PDF format and vice
versa. This feature is particularly useful for sharing files securely and ensuring that they retain
their formatting across different platforms.
Cloud Integration - Seamlessly access and synchronize documents across multiple devices
using WPS Office's cloud storage integration. Users can store their files on platforms such as
Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box, facilitating collaboration and remote work.
Collaboration Tools - Collaborate with colleagues in real-time using WPS Office 2016 Free's
collaboration features. Users can track changes, leave comments, and work on documents
simultaneously, streamlining the collaborative editing process.
10. SoftMaker Free Office

 SoftMaker Free Office is another great free suite that offers a full
featured Microsoft Word alternative. The suite's TextMaker
application allows you to focus on creating documents just as you
would in MS Word. This suite offers up essential editing features
and even a handful or hasic templates for creating and editing
documents. Tables. Charts, shapes, and graphics available along
with standard text formatting options. This application provides
you with everything you need. The entire suite is available for
Windows, Linux and Android, so you can keep your document
processing tasks going even while away from your desktop.
 Features of SoftMaker Free Office

FUNCTION COMPATIBILITY TEMPLATES

Wps Office 2016 Free The compatibility of Pre-designed
provides a range of Wps Office 2016 Free templates in Wps
functions like word with different file Office 2016 Free offer
processing, formats ensures ready-to-use layouts
spreadsheet creation,
seamless integration for language
and presentation
with language exercises, vocabulary
design, essential for
learning materials lists, and language
language learning
tasks. from various sources. practice activities.
 Wps Office 2016 Free vs. SoftMaker Free
Office for Language Learning
1. Language Support:
Both WPS Office 2016 Free and SoftMaker FreeOffice offer support for multiple languages, including spell-checking and language
settings. However, the availability of specific language dictionaries and the accuracy of language tools may vary between the two
suites.
2. Document Compatibility:
WPS Office 2016 Free boasts high compatibility with Microsoft Office formats, which is beneficial when working with language learning
materials commonly distributed in DOCX, XLSX, or PPTX formats. SoftMaker FreeOffice also offers good compatibility but may have
slight differences in rendering documents compared to WPS Office.
3. Features for Language Learning:
Both office suites provide essential tools for language learning, such as word processing, spreadsheet management, and presentation
creation. However, specific features that may be useful for language learning, such as language translation tools or specialized
language learning templates, may not be available in either suite's free versions.
4. User Interface and Ease of Use:
User preference plays a significant role here. Some users may find the user interface of WPS Office more intuitive and visually
appealing, while others may prefer the interface of SoftMaker FreeOffice. Ease of use can impact productivity, especially for language
learners who may spend extended periods working with the software.
5. Additional Considerations:
It's essential to consider any additional features or limitations of each office suite. For example, SoftMaker FreeOffice offers a free basic
version and a paid premium version with more advanced features, whereas WPS Office 2016 Free provides most features for free but
may include advertisements or premium upgrade prompts.
GROUP ACTIVITY
Group into two and have a collaboration on discussing the
negative effects and positive effects of using spreadsheets
in language learning.

Criteria:

Collaboration (50%)
Consistent and effective collaboration among all group
members. Contributions are well-balanced and
complement each other.

Delivery (50%)
Speakers are engaging, confident, and maintain good eye
contact with the audience. Voice projection and pace are
appropriate. Visual aids are used effectively to enhance
Why is it necessary to study the
use of spreadsheets in learning
language?
 Studying the use of spreadsheets in learning language is
essential because it provides a structured and interactive
way to organize vocabulary, track progress, create
interactive activities, facilitate collaborative learning,
analyze data, and simulate real-world language applications.
 Short Quiz
Direction: Write the correct answer.
1. A versatile tools that can be used in language learning to organize vocabulary, track
progress and create interactive learning activities.
A. ICT
B. Spreadsheets
C. Computer
D. Chart
2. Spreadsheets help learners structure language materials, making it easier to
categorize and access information efficiently.
A. Organization
B. Tracking Progress
C. Customization
D. Word List

3. By recording and analyzing language learning data in spreadsheets,

learners can monitor their progress and identify areas for improvement.
A. Organization
B. Tracking Progress
C. Customization
D. Word List
4. Spreatsheets allow for personelized learning experiences though customizing
layouts, formats, and conterit based on individual learning preferences.
A. Organization
B. Tracking Progress
C. Customization
D. Word List

5. Organize and categorize vocabulary for different topics or

levels of proficiency, enabling effective vocabulary retention and
recall.
A. Word List
B. Organization
C. Customization
D. Tracking Progress

6-10 Give at least 5 Online Microsoft Word

Alternatives (Investintech, 2020)