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Google Spreadsheets - Filter Views

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Back in May I showed how to use filters in a spreadsheet to show specific data without deleting it.  If there are several different ways you need to filter data, you can take this one step further and use Filter Views.  Filter Views are saved views of the data using any combination of filters you need.  You can have multiple filter views saved, so anytime you return to the spreadsheet you can apply the filter with a couple clicks.  To set up filter views: 1. Click on the small arrow to the right of the filter icon, and select "Create new filter view" 2. The spreadsheet will gain a dark gray border around the data, and an additional area at the top of that border that displays the filter name and range on the left, and on the right filter settings & "x" to close the filter and return to the full spreadsheet. 3. Set up the filter view to view the data you wish it to display.  In my example, I'm planning future PD for those that struggled with the...

REMC 12E #CISDInspire Session - Making Data Useful

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The fall REMC 12E #CISD Inspire session is next week.  This session will focus on  making data useful .  Some key questions we will look at: How do we want to use data in our school districts? How can data collection be useful and efficient? When : September 22, 2015, 8:30-11:30 Where : Calhoun ISD (Marshall) Cost : FREE Audience : This session is appropriate for superintendents, principals, teacher leaders, curriculum & technology personnel, and any other school employees who work with your district data. Agenda:  https://docs.google. com/a/calhounisd.org/document/ d/ 1EZJJkt79Bt8zDDjNHXUhqKTerN74_ XBEPBYIln3Mc18/edit?usp= sharing Registration :  http://goo.gl/ forms/PUdHHrGDjj Lunch will be served at 11:30 - it is optional, please indicate when registering if you will be joining us.