wordprocessing

=Module 2 - Word Processing=

**PART 1 - Desktop Word Processing**
This session is a review of basic word processing techniques and how they can be used in the classroom. Participants learn how a word processor can be used as a "mind tool" to support student thinking in new ways.


 * Welcome Activity **
 * Discussion Questions


 * Overview of Word Processing**
 * [|Word Processing]
 * [|Word Processors]


 * Overview of Microsoft Word**
 * Menus: File, Edit, View, Insert, Format, and More...
 * Toolbars: Standard, Formatting, Drawing, and More....
 * [|Keyboard Shortcuts]
 * Highlights
 * Find a cool shortcut in the list, try it, and share it with somebody next to you.
 * What are your favorites?
 * [|Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office] <- Download this add-on for student and teacher tools!


 * Alternatives to Microsoft Word**
 * [|Microsoft Office 2007] ([|Office 2008] for Mac) - The latest version of Microsoft Word uses an all new file format (.docx) and user interface.*
 * [|iWork '09] - Apple's office suite includes Pages, an easy to use and stylish word processor - with it's own file format (.pages).*
 * [|Open Office] - A free and open source office suite, inluding a database and drawing applications, that also has it's own file format (.odt).*
 * Online Word Processing (The Focus of Part 2)*
 * [|Google Docs]
 * [|And many more]!
 * Or... your humble text editor: Notepad (on Windows) or Text Edit (on Mac).*


 * Note: All of these options (except Notepad) can also read and save to the Word 97-2004 format (.doc), though some formating may be altered. Most can also read and write Rich Text Format (.rtf), Plain Text (.txt), and HTML (.html). Some can read and write to PDF as well.


 * Discussion: Word Processing in Education**
 * What are some ways you can use Word Processing in your class?
 * Can you justify word processing as a //Mind Tool//in your class?
 * "The most effective uses of computers in classrooms are for accessing information and interpreting, organizing, and representing personal knowledge." (p. 4)
 * Learning //From// Computers, Learning //About// Computers, & Learning //With// Computers (pp. 4-9)
 * //Mind Tools// function as an intellectual partners with the learner in order to engage and facilitate critical thinking and higher order learning. (p. 9)
 * A //Mind Tool//facilitates meaningful learning that is (pp. 11-15):
 * Active
 * Constructive
 * Intentional
 * Authentic
 * Cooperative (collaborative / conversations)
 * A //Mind Tool// goes beyond productivity to engage students in a higher level of learning.
 * If so, what are some ways your students can use a Word Processor as a //Mind Tool//?


 * Advanced Word Processing Techniques (Time Permitting)**
 * Mail Merge
 * Templates
 * Others?


 * Time to Work on Your Module 1 Lesson Plans (Time Permitting)**


 * Reflection Activity**
 * Discussion Questions
 * [|Online Evaluation]

**PART 2 - Online Word Processing**
In this session, participants learn to move their word processing online. This provides new opportunities for sharing, collaborating, and publishing. Techniques for facilitating student writing and group work are included, as are models for teachers' own professional collaboration.


 * Welcome Activity**
 * Discussion Questions
 * Watch the [|Common Craft video about Google Docs].


 * Introduction to Online Word Processing** **with Google Docs**
 * Online Word Processing
 * [|Google Docs]
 * [|And many more]!
 * [|What exactly can I do with Google Docs?]
 * Docs in Education: [|Demo Doc] (with volunteers)
 * Spreadsheets in Education: [|Collaborative Spreadsheet] (with volunteers)
 * Check out this [|demo form]!
 * Learn more about [|creating forms with Google docs].
 * Don't miss [|notifications] (and Gadgets)!
 * Presentations in Education: [|Overview Presentation] (including live chat for all)
 * Extend Google Docs (Especially Presentations):
 * [|Twitter]
 * [|ustream]
 * What can you do with Docs you can't do with paper... or a desktop office suite?


 * Collaborative Activity: How might Google Docs be valuable to you in your role as an educator?**
 * As a team, create a document to illustrate your answer.
 * Share the file with everyone on the team as a collaborator.
 * Publish the file and share the url with the other teams.
 * Add the url to this page below:
 * Blue: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgcbxh9x_0nj6cc8c8
 * Red: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddd2pds3_0cvnhv7dq
 * Yellow: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg6q9bpd_0gm2tg4dm
 * Green: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dzdmz5r_0cc4sn7f3

Additional Resources

 * [|Google Docs Help Center]
 * [|Google For Educators: Google Docs]
 * [|Google Teacher Academy Resources: Google Docs]
 * [|Create a Permeable Classroom] [ITM Blog Post about Google Docs Presentations]
 * See below for video resources.


 * Discussion: Online Word Processing in Education**
 * What are some ways you can use online word processing in your class - or in your work?
 * How can an online word processor be an even more powerful //Mind Tool// for your students?


 * Advanced Google Docs Techniques (Time Permitting)**


 * Proof-of-Concept Project**


 * Reflection Activity**
 * Discussion Questions
 * [|Online Evaluation]
 * pc tune up

Additional Resources
Module 2 2007 Archive