Module 2 Unit 2
Introduction
A word processor [citation], typing software, can enhance your role in the classroom by assisting you in creating a number of documents like lesson plans, worksheets, tests and even quizzes. These documents can be both printed or given to your students in a digital format. There are many word processors options designed for different operating systems and devices.
The most popular word processing program is Microsoft Word (MS Word), but other options such as Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer and Apple Pages also have a following. For the purposes of this tutorial we will be taking a closer look at MS Word in this unit to find out how using this package will be beneficial to both yourself and your students.
We will brainstorm ideas on how MS Word can be used effectively in your classrooms and thereafter you will be given an assignment to complete. This assignment will test your level of skill using MS Word. So without further delay, let's get started!
The Google Docs alternative
If you do not have MS Word on your computer and would rather use Google Docs an online training tutorial is available via the hyperlink below.
By the end of this unit, you should:
- Create a word processing document
- Save documents
- Print documents
- Format documents (e.g. changing font sizes, alignment, inserting images and tables).
- Use a word processor to support teaching and learning tool
- This unit of study is aligned to the Zambian ICT Competency Framework for Teachers.
The following badge is available to those teachers who successfully complete the unit.
There will be an opportunity to engage with the course facilitator and your peers in real time. Use the Zoom invitation below to access the meeting room.
[Zoom invitation Link]