databases

In class last week, we used the Internet application DabbleDB. We first imported data from WINNS to become familiar with the application and then created our own database. I organized my Christmas shopping and preparation. (Sometimes you have to take care of the personal issues!) I was very impressed with the amount of tasks you could accomplish with this program. It has been about 10 years since I have used a database program. I'm quite impressed with how far they have come! I see the application of database programs to be more teacher-centered for me than for student use. I am on the Response to Intervention (RtI) committee at school. I could see using a database program to keep documentation on students' interventions and their effectiveness. Trends could then be analyzed over-time. I could also see using databases to document classroom materials, reading records, or behavior records on students.