Participants will learn how to use word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and basic multimedia presentations as instructional and student learning tools. Activities will focus on using computers to enhance instruction and student learning. Participants will be required to work outside of class to create a classroom presentation and a variety of instructional and productivity documents. Requires the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint). Use of a Windows-based computer is strongly recommended.

Basic Word Processing

Topic 1: Introduction to Productivity Tools and Basic Word Processing
Topic 2: Word Processing: Tutorials
Topic 3: Classroom and Educational Applications for Word Processing

Basic Spreadsheets

Topic 4: Introduction to Basic Spreadsheets
Topic 5: Spreadsheets: Tutorial
Topic 6: Classroom and Educational Applications for Spreadsheets

Basic Presentations or Slide Shows

Topic 7: Introduction to Basic Presentations
Topic 8: Presentations: Tutorials
Topic 9: Classroom and Educational Applications for Presentations

Synthesis of Productivity Skills

Topic 10: Classroom Application of Productivity Tools