Word - I use the autocorrect feature a lot. Occasionally I will use the provided templates for different things, such as the calendar to schedule the worship at my church. Sometimes I will use the table feature if I need it for a specific reason in my papers. Other than that I don't really use many features on Word, possibly because I choose not to spend the time figuring out what they are or could be.
Excel - I used to use Excel all the time for different math projects. One of my nanny families uses it to record the number of hours that I worked as well as the amount they should pay me. They use all the features that adds the tables together with a formula for the ending result amount.
Powerpoint - I basically use powerpoint when I have simple presentations to give. The backgrounds are nice features that are provided, but sometimes there is not enough variety. Another feature that I like is being able to print out the slides, specifically six to one page in order to conserve paper.
To have students learn how to use word, a good project would be to have them write a paragraph and then use different features to add things, such as the table tool, insert a graphic or picture, have page numbers, and/or a header and footer.
To have students learn how to use excel, you could connect it to a math assignment if possible where they have to make a table with certain given data as well as create a table that uses a formula.
To have students learn how to use powerpoint they could give a mini presentation they create. One way to make this more difficult is to tell them they must use a different feature on each page of the presentation such as a sound effect or slide transition.
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