What is a database? :
What is a database? An organized collection of data
Software available
Add, modify, or delete data
Ask questions and produce reports
(Jonassen, Carr, & Yueh, 1998)
Who Uses Databases? :
Who Uses Databases? Users of web based email accounts
Users of search engines
Individual who buy from online stores
Receivers of junk mail and/or spam
(“Using Computer Databases in the Classroom”, n.d.)
How Does Using a Database Enhance Learning? :
How Does Using a Database Enhance Learning? Requires critical thinking
Thinking outside the box
Students define data characteristics
Find parts of the data to compare and contrast
Personally organize the data
(“Using Computer Databases in the Classroom”, n.d.)
Examples :
Examples You are a Social Studies teacher…
(“Using Computer Databases in the Classroom”, n.d.)
Software :
Software Microsoft Access
Software :
Software FileMaker Pro
References :
References Jonassen, D. Carr, C. & Yueh, H.P. (1998). Computers as Mindtools for Engaging Learners in Critical Thinking. TechTrends , 43 (2), 24-32.
Using Computer Databases In The Classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved July 25, 2009, from Teachnology: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/databases/