Making a crossword puzzle

Using software along with teaching subject areas can be an asset to a classroom depending on the program and the class. For example, Excel would be best used for a math classroom to have students make charts, graphs, and spreadsheets. Word can be used in just about every subject area. There are few exceptions to this. At the same time it can also be beneficial to teach the different softwares separate from the subject areas in a computer lab. By using a computer lab students can focus on how to use the software and where it can be incorporated in their school and other aspects of daily life. After learning this, then the students can apply this knowledge to the classroom. No, this project would not help students to learn how to use Excel and vocabulary. Excel should be taught for math and any other related courses, but definitely not for a project such as this. I found this to be extremely frustrating and feel that students might have as difficult a time. Next time I would have students use an online site that allows them to make free crossword puzzles. These sites would of course be approved by the teacher and the district. There are other options available for such a task, but using Excel is an absolute NO.