A word processor 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 [citation], 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!
By the end of this unit of study, you should be proficient in:
Creating a new word processing document
Saving documents
Printing documents
Basic formatting of documents (e.g. changing font sizes, alignment, inserting images and tables).
Using as a teaching and learning tool
Are you a little unclear what a word processor is?
If so, watch the short video below to find out more.