For Activity 1

WORD PROCESSING
Word processing is the writing, manipulating, and storing of textual material in a computerized medium, and it is a tool that has
become a vital everyday function in classrooms, offices, and homes. Advanced software features now allow users to move
beyond these simple operations to interact with other software, to embed multimedia elements into documents, and to easily save files
in web-ready format.
Word Processing in Education
Word processing is often the first use of computers in classrooms because its capabilities can quickly improve efficiency of K to 12
students and teachers alike. Word processors in the classroom can expand the horizons of learning in ways not possible before this
technology was available. Users can produce professional-quality documents with the limitless ability to edit, change layouts, and
reformat. As students and teachers create documents, the word processor prompts them to consider how the material will appear on the
printed page, including choices about margins, spacing, and fonts. Spelling and vocabulary are other areas in which students are
provided with instant feedback. By using the spell check feature, students can tell whether a word is spelled incorrectly and often can
select the correct spelling. The thesaurus feature provides a list of words with similar meanings, allowing students to vary word choice
and to augment their written vocabulary. Grammar check features highlight any problematic sentence structure, encouraging students
to consider options for rewording. The immediacy of these individualized help options promotes continuous learning, prevents
students from repeating errors, and extends the teacher’s capabilities by offering another dimension of assistance to students. By using
a word processor’s many functions, students can produce better first drafts that are eye-pleasing and easy for the teacher to read and
grade. Students are able to see their work as valued, and are more able and likely to make revisions, retrieving the original and making
the necessary changes, without having to reproduce the whole text. Composing text on the screen is a new skill made possible by word
processors. Depending on the age and abilities of students and the type of work being done, the steps of handwriting a rough draft and
then typing a final version can be bypassed. On-screen composition requires different organizational and mental skills, which likely
will be necessary for future employment. Teachers also might prefer to evaluate text on screen rather than from a printed copy. The
editing feature enables collaborative writing processes between teachers and students as well as among peer teams. One piece of
writing can be edited by multiple people, thereby encompassing a variety of expertise and viewpoints. The time saved for both student
and teacher is one of the positive aspects of word processing. Content areas such as history, social studies, English, foreign languages,
science, and the arts also benefit from the use of word processing. On any level, teachers can prepare lesson plans, examinations, and
other classroom materials using a word processor. The material can be updated from year to year as necessary without having to
recreate the whole body of information. In addition, teachers can administer and grade exams and quizzes using a word processor.
Word processing can assist educators to meet professional and administrative needs, including writing manuscripts, research reports,
grant proposals, and public relations materials.
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Activity 2DOES THIS LOOK IN THE CLASSROOM?

Experiment with different fonts and text formatting as a design study.

Activity 3
4. Design templates for reuse in a range of assignments, such as a template for a picture story book or report in which you can
enter the text and insert clip art or photos.