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                            Word has many possibilities for integration within the classroom.  It is possible to    

                        integrate using word across almost all grade levels.  Another way to meet the NCLB

                        standards is for we teachers to use technology during our communications, planning and

                        record keeping.  Here are a few suggestions for using Word in your classroom:

                In the classroom, use Word to create professional letters, envelopes, reports, research papers, and other class teaching and management documents.  Use Word to create a Web page.  In addition, use Word as a teaching and learning tool for student use and to create technology-enriched curriculum.  Using the File, Save As Webpage... feature, you can also create a web page that you can upload to your school website or a free homepage online.  Some teacher directed web site ideas include:

Web Pages

bulletCalendar of school/building/classroom events
bulletSchool activities
bulletFaculty/staff pages
bulletStudent writing such as poems, drawings, and projects (science etc.)
bulletPictures and descriptions of student work
bulletGuided search of the Internet

Integrating Word Processing Into The Classroom                                              Classroom Management Using Word

& Editing A Word Document
Objective: Students will demonstrate proficiency creating, editing, saving, opening, spell checking, adding clip art and printing a document.
Have students:
  1. Complete Word 2000 tutorial (Click here for Word XP tutorial--Word document).
  2. Create a Document With Clip Art.
  3. Classroom Word Integration Ideas
Culminating Assignment: Ideas from the integration link above or most any student writing project will fit this project assignment.

 

A Research Paper
Objective: Students will create a research paper with MLA documentation style and footnotes.
Contents:
  1. Creating A Research Paper
  2. Adding Footnotes (also changing margins, line spacing, fonts, page numbering and word art)
  3. Proofing and Revising the Research Paper
Culminating Assignment: Students will write a reflection on an assigned reading, assigned Web site, research article or best practice.

 

A Wizard To Create A Resume & Creating A Cover Letter With A Table
Objective: Students will demonstrate proficiency using the Resume Wizard, working with multiple document windows, creating tables and creating business letters and envelopes.
Contents:
  1. Create a Resume Using Word's Resume Wizard (or Curriculum Vitae)
  2. Identify the Components of a Cover Letter
  3. Insert a Word Table in a Document
  4. Prepare and Print an Envelope Address
Culminating Assignment: Students
will develop a resume and cover letter, as well as, a printed envelope.

Other Projects (Juniors & Seniors):  Student letters to colleges, via Microsoft Template Gallery

 

Web Pages Using Word
Objective: Students will demonstrate proficiency creating a Web page using Word.
Contents:
  1. Create a Word Document  (XP Users click here)
  2. Adding an E-mail Hyperlink
  3. Using Word's Web Page Wizard or Making a Web Site using Word
Culminating Assignment: Students will create a website of predetermined topic set by instructor.  Click here for ideas on requirements.  More specific requirements you can adjust to meet your needs.

 

Integration Project
Objective: Students will demonstrate proficiency using Word to create a Web page that will support a classroom concept or project.
Culminating Assignment: Based upon instructor's choice, students will use Word to create a Web page in a subject specific curriculum area that can be used by the general population. Students will include an e-mail hyperlink and additional Web resources as hyperlinks.

 

Big6 Project Based Learning Page

Big6 Elementary Assignment Organizer

The Guide on the Side A Project-Based Learning Resource from IEARN-Canada, complied by WIlliam Belsey

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Project Templates Available for Download from Microsoft: 

 

 

 

to create a thesis.

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for a 5-paragraph essay.

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paper template in APA (5th ed.) format.

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paper template in MLA format.

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report.

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paper.

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Assessment: Rubrics Templates (make your own)

Rubrics for: Writing Assignments, Research Papers, Cover Letters, Resumes, Web pages, Projects

Digital Camera:  Digital Camera Ideas

Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Troubleshooting Word 2000 requires Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF file)

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  Classroom Management Using Word:

Microsoft's Education and Publication Template Gallery

available from Microsoft's Template Gallery (WORD):

 

 

 

for the 2002-2003 school year - requires Word 2000 or later.

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for Student of the Month.

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newsletter (2-col., 2-pp.).

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for a classroom emergency manual (works with Avery 11535, 11547, 11549, and 11569).

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for a notebook (works with Avery 11527, 11537, 11577 and 11579).

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test.

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trip permission form.

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plan for K-12.

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plan.

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choice test.

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bulletin.

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for student profile.

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disciplinary action form.

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or false test.

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