This session is a hands-on introduction  to the basics of using Microsoft Excel for grading. Topics 
covered include setting up a an Excel file for a course or series of courses, setting up  the file to conform 
to course grade components, entering and working with  data, and creating and using formulas for 
calculating course grades. Participants  in the session will work together to set up files for actual courses. 
Participants  should bring gradebooks for courses they are currently teaching to the  session.Attendees 
will learn basic skills related to using Microsoft Excel  for grading.  

Prerequisites: Attendees should bring gradebooks that they are using to grade courses that they are currently teaching.