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Excel Detectives: Crack the Case Series

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Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
This is an engaging Excel course with a mix of mystery and excitement. Each Excel skill helps them uncover clues to solve a case
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(52 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 3 weeks
2-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
At the beginning of the classe, students will receive a downloadable Detective Badge
Certificate of Completion
At the end of the course, students will receive a completion certificate

Class Experience

Beginner Level
In this one-week interactive summer camp, students ages 13–18 will step into the role of data detectives to crack the case of Who Hacked the School Server? Using beginner-friendly Excel tools, learners will uncover clues, track suspicious digital footprints, and solve a mystery—all while developing valuable spreadsheet skills. This class is perfect for tech-curious teens who enjoy logic puzzles, storytelling, and learning by doing.

Learning Goals

Navigate and organize data in Microsoft Excel, including formatting cells, using columns and rows effectively, and applying basic arithmetic operations.
Use Excel tools such as sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting to analyze and interpret data.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Syllabus – Who Hacked the School Server?
 Introduction to the story, navigating spreadsheets, formatting cells, entering data 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Trace the Devices
 Learn sorting and filtering in Excel 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Login Clues and Stolen Identities
 Learn to use formulas like IF, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Verify suspect IDs to confirm stories
 Introduction to XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
this class is intentionally designed to support unique learning needs such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD by using structured, visual, and interactive teaching methods. The mystery format promotes engagement and focus, while flexible pacing, o
Parental Guidance
This class is designed to be fun, age-appropriate, and safe for all learners. While it includes a fictional mystery storyline involving a school server being “hacked,” all scenarios are completely imaginary and do not include graphic content, violence, or real cybersecurity threats.
Pre-Requisites
Windows Laptop or PC with Microsoft Excel installed and Wifi connection
Supply List
The Teacher will supply the spreadsheets and instructions
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
N/A

Meet the teacher

Joined May, 2020
4.7
52reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have over a decade of experience teaching Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and digital productivity tools to learners of all ages, including professionals at companies like Banco Santander, Pollo Tropical Puerto Rico, and many other organizations. I specialize in making complex tech topics easy and engaging through hands-on learning and real-life scenarios.

In addition to corporate training, I’ve worked extensively with youth and community organizations, including The Children’s Trust, SCORE Broward, and nonprofit agencies across South Florida. I design and lead technology workshops that help children and teens build practical tech skills in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. My approach blends storytelling, visual learning, and gamification to keep students engaged—especially those who are new to Excel or may have different learning needs.

My mission is to empower young learners with tech confidence through interactive and meaningful experiences, like this Excel Mystery Camp.

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