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This presentation will probably involve audience discussion, which will create action items. Use PowerPoint to keep track of these action items during your presentation In Slide Show, click on the right mouse button Select “Meeting Minder” Select the “Action Items” tab
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This presentation will probably involve audience discussion, which will create action items. Use PowerPoint to keep track of these action items during your presentation • In Slide Show, click on the right mouse button • Select “Meeting Minder” • Select the “Action Items” tab • Type in action items as they come up • Click OK to dismiss this box • This will automatically create an Action Item slide at the end of your presentation with your points entered. Word Processing by Polly Gregory EDU 506 10/31/98
Word Processor - A machine set up primarily to do word processing. Types of Software By Screen Appearance By Packaging By Student Level Definition and Characteristics of Word Processing
General Word Processing Features and Capabilities • Storing documents for later use • Erasing and inserting text • Search and replace • Moving or copying text • Word Wraparound • Change style and appearance easily • Justification • Automatic headers, footers and pagination
Some word processors have enhanced features • Inserting text prepared on other word processors • Checking and correcting spelling • Suggesting words • Reviewing style and grammar • Allowing insertion of graphics • Merging text with database files
Advantages for students and teachers • Time Savings • Better Appearances • Sharing Methods
Issues related to word processing in education • When to introduce word processing • The necessity of keyboarding skills • Effects on handwriting • Impact on assessment
Example of classroom uses • Writing processes • Dynamic group products • Individual language, writing, and reading exercises • Encouraging writing across the curriculum Word Processing
Recommended instructional sequence • Step 1 - Using existing documents • Step 2 - Changing existing documents • Step 3 - Beginning a new document • Step 4 - Using advanced features
Forgetting to move the cursor before typing Forgetting to highlight before changing a format Losing part of the document Forgetting automatic wraparound at the ends of lines Problems with search and replace Problems with naming and saving files Incorrect spacing at the top or bottom of the document Setting paper in the printer Extra blank lines in the document Common mistakes when learning word processing
Review • You have learned about word processing and its features • Advantages of word processing for students and teachers • Classroom uses WHOA
Any Questions • About Word Processing
Any Questions • About Word Processing
Any Questions • About Word Processing
Thank You For Your Time • You have been most attentive. Word Processing