SC-IM Spreadsheets in Terminal
Master terminal-based spreadsheets in just 1 hour
SC-IM Spreadsheets
Terminal-based spreadsheet power for data analysis
1 Session Overview
This focused 1-hour session introduces SC-IM (Spreadsheet Calculator Improved), a powerful terminal-based spreadsheet application. You’ll learn how to navigate, manipulate data, create formulas, and perform data analysis tasks entirely within a text-based environment. This lightweight but powerful alternative to traditional GUI spreadsheet applications offers speed, efficiency, and the ability to integrate with other command-line tools.
1.1 Next Session
- Date: June 15, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Format: Available in-person or live virtual
- Prerequisites: Basic command line familiarity
- Price: $39 per participant (includes reference materials and sample spreadsheets)
2 Session Curriculum
2.1 Part 1: SC-IM Basics (15 minutes)
Introduction to SC-IM - History and philosophy of terminal-based spreadsheets - Installation and initial setup - Interface overview and layout - Navigation and movement commands - Basic cell manipulation - Hands-on exercise: Creating your first SC-IM spreadsheet
2.2 Part 2: Data Entry and Formatting (15 minutes)
Working with Data - Entering and editing cell data - Number formats and text alignment - Cell formatting options - Working with columns and rows - Copying and moving data - Hands-on exercise: Formatting a data table
2.3 Part 3: Formulas and Functions (15 minutes)
Calculations and Analysis - Basic formula syntax - Built-in functions overview - Cell references and ranges - Mathematical operations - Text manipulation functions - Hands-on exercise: Creating formulas for data analysis
2.4 Part 4: Advanced Features and Integration (15 minutes)
Power User Techniques - Importing and exporting data - CSV and Excel compatibility - Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency - Integrating with command line tools - Automation possibilities - Hands-on exercise: Creating a data workflow with SC-IM
3 Learning Outcomes
By completing this microlearning session, you will be able to:
- Navigate and edit data in the SC-IM interface
- Format cells, rows, and columns efficiently
- Create and use formulas for calculations
- Import data from CSV and other formats
- Export results for use in other applications
- Understand the advantages of terminal-based spreadsheets
- Incorporate SC-IM into command-line workflows
4 Teaching Methods
Hands-On Practice
This session emphasizes learning by doing:
- Step-by-step guided exercises
- Real-world data examples
- Interactive command practice
- Problem-solving challenges
- Practical application scenarios
Visual Learning
Despite being terminal-based, we use visualization to aid learning:
- Command and shortcut reference charts
- Workflow diagrams
- Live demonstrations
- Before/after comparisons
- Visual command mapping
5 Who Should Attend
This microlearning session is ideal for:
- Command line enthusiasts seeking spreadsheet functionality
- Data analysts who work frequently in terminal environments
- System administrators who need quick data manipulation tools
- Developers looking to incorporate spreadsheet functionality in scripts
- Anyone interested in lightweight alternatives to Excel/LibreOffice
Basic familiarity with the command line is recommended but not required.
6 Materials and Resources
Participants will receive:
- SC-IM command reference guide
- Sample spreadsheets for practice
- Data sets for analysis exercises
- Integration examples with other tools
- Shortcut cheat sheet for rapid operation
- 30 days of email support for SC-IM questions
7 Instructor
Laura Chen
Data Analyst, chen.ist
Laura specializes in command line data analysis tools and has been using SC-IM for over 5 years in professional data analysis workflows. She has developed numerous templates and automation scripts that leverage SC-IM's power for data processing tasks.
With a background in both statistics and computer science, Laura excels at explaining technical concepts in accessible ways, helping users see the practical benefits of terminal-based data tools.
8 Registration
Upcoming Sessions
Secure your spot in one of our upcoming SC-IM Spreadsheets sessions:
- June 15, 2025: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (In-person and Virtual)
- July 20, 2025: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (In-person and Virtual)
- August 25, 2025: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Virtual Only)
Participants will need a Unix-based system (Linux, macOS) or WSL on Windows with SC-IM installed (installation instructions will be provided).
9 Testimonials
"I never thought I could do spreadsheet work in the terminal until this session. SC-IM has completely changed how I handle data analysis tasks - it's faster, more efficient, and integrates perfectly with my other command line tools."
— Michael R., Systems Administrator
"As someone who works with data daily, discovering SC-IM through this session was a game-changer. The hands-on format got me productive quickly, and I was able to implement what I learned immediately in my workflow."
— Elena D., Data Analyst
Ready to master terminal spreadsheets?
Join our SC-IM session and learn powerful spreadsheet skills for the command line.