Word processing software is used to "process" information that has been entered into the computer. Word processing is basically easy to learn and use, it allows students to refine and personalize their work, it promotes equality in final products, and better prepares them for the workforce. Because of these and other reasons, the National Education Technology Standards for Students (NETS) suggests that students in all grades use word processing at developmentally appropriate levels.
Basic word-processing programs allow students to become independent publishers of ideas and opinions. When supplemented by other applications, word processing becomes a particularly powerful learning tool. Using graphics allows authors to illustrate their stories. E-mail provides opportunities for "peer review" and group editing, and the Internet allows students to publish their stories and to share results of their research or problem-solving.
When students use a word processor for their assignments, they are better able to actively engage in the learning process and higher levels of thinking. Thus, the students reinforce their learning and continue to build their knowledge and skills.
Word-Processing
Mistakes to Avoid
What
happens to student writing with
the word processor?
The following web page is an online visual literacy project. You will integrate several of the components when developing your technologies in order for your work to be visually appealing for your audiance. Visual literacy is so important, so much so that a majority of your assignment grades are based on visual literacy components.
You are require to show your proficiency of using a word processor. To demonstrate your understanding of using a word processing program (Word) you will create a newsletter. You will demonstrate your proficiency of using a word processing program and your ability to integrate technology to meet curricular goals. You are required to create a newsletter which requires your students to produce or manipulate in order to actively engage in the learning process and higher levels of thinking while reinforcing their learning or you may create a newsletters to communicate information to parents or the community.
Example of Student Work
Assignment Requirements
You can review any of the tutorials to learn features of using a word processor. You then apply these skills to create a newsletter. You are not required to review any/all of the tutorials. This course is built around individual student needs. Some students will need additional support. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or are stuggling with any concepts. Remember my contact information is on the course home page.
Word Tutorials (Don't forget to use the built-in HELP tutorial in Word. It is very helpful and easy to understand.)
Video Tutorials for Word 2007 and other versions
Technology Integration - Word Tutorials
Word Tutorials between 2003-2007
