Puzzle Time

For Assignment 4A, the construction of a cross word puzzle was required using two different programs. Excel was one of the programs used to teach content related vocabulary words. I visited the various tutorials offered and carefully read the directions. It is true, Excel is like playing battleship. Before I began constructing the puzzle in Excel I decided to visit the other program EdHelper, puzzle maker. I didn't plan on creating the puzzle at that time until I realized how simple it was. I see why teachers would like this program. It offers ease and speed to create a puzzle. It literally took a fraction of the time to create as it did in Excel. I believe this project would help students learn to use Excel and afford them the opportunity to learn vocabulary at the same time. I never used Excel before and am not sure if I will. If I do, at least I'll know the basics. Now that computers are available in MOST classrooms, it is unnecessary for students to frequent computer labs to learn how to use particular programs. It can be done from within the classroom and this assignment is a great way to try it out.
Why not?
I decided to put my puzzle on my web page. Try it out!