Faculty Module #1: Word Processing in Education
Overview of Microsoft Word in the Classroom
- Microsoft Word is probably the most popular Word Processing software found in K-12 schools. Word processors are the workhorses of computers. Almost every computer has a word processing program of some kind - whether it came free with your computer or whether you purchased it separately. There are many different word processing programs (e.g., Corel WordPerfect, Open Office) for you to choose from, each offering different tools that are included to help make it easier for you to write everything from letters and research papers to theses and Web pages.
Advanced Uses of Microsoft Word
- EGrading with MS Word and Other Tools
- Creating a Table of Contents automatically in MS Word
- Creating Simple Web Pages in Microsoft Word
- Florida Gulf Coast University - Tutorial
- Mail Merge in MS Word
Using Microsoft Word - Available Resources and "How Tos"
- As MS Word is a such a popular application, there are dozens of great resources, print and online, that will help you become better acquainted with the tool. MS Word is a relatively simple tool to use and it amazing to see inexperienced users become expert users in a very short time. The key is, however, to keep yourself familiar with the tool and to find useful applications. Here are some excellent resources and tutorials that will help you get started:
Compiled List of References/Resources
