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Michael Belanger SHCPS
Impact of Technology in Education 2008-2009
Microsoft Word 3-5
Overview:
This project was created to teach students the basics about what can be done in Microsoft Word and give them experience creating and editing word processing documents, and usage of our district server.
Grade 3-5
Standards Covered:
1.1 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.15
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will
· Demonstrate basic steps in using available hardware and applications (e.g., log into a computer, connect/disconnect peripherals, upload files from peripherals).
· Demonstrate intermediate keyboarding skills and proper keyboarding techniques.
· Use menu/tool bar functions in a word processing program (i.e., font size/style, line spacing, margins) to format, edit, and print a document.
· Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources (e.g., dictionary, spell-checker, grammar resources).
· Save, retrieve, and delete electronic files on a hard drive or school network.
Length:
This project will take approximately 5 classes from start to finish.
Materials:
- Teacher laptop with projector/or Interactive Whiteboard
- Laptops with Microsoft Office installed for students
- Network Access
Teacher Background/Resources:
The teacher will need to know how to operate an Interactive Whiteboard and have basic knowledge of the use of Microsoft Word in order to be of assistance to the students. Also saving to the server and upload graphics/documents.
Required Student Knowledge:
Basic typing skills and be comfortable using the laptop computers.
Product and Performances:
Interactive Whiteboard/or PowerPoint use with built-in activities to reinforce student knowledge.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed by creating a WORD document by the end of five classes.
Technology skills required/developed:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word basics.
- Use and importance of “Save As” feature.
