Word Processing
Word Processing is a great tool in the classroom. This tool is a great way for users to become more computer efficient. Word Processing is basiclly used for writing and saving documents on the computer. Some basic features of Word Processing are: The Bold Key,which is used to make characters bold for emphasis; The Center Key, which centers text between the left and right margins; The Print Command, which allows the user to get a printout of their work. Word Processing also provide great features which allows the student to produce perfect papers. Among those are the spellcheck feature and grammar check. The user can check the spelling of a word by choosing the spellcheck. If the word is spelled incorrectly, the user can select the correct spelling of the word. The grammar check feature will highlight a misconstructed sentence or suggest the rewording of a sentence. Word Processing is a time saver when having to write book reports, research papers, or any type of document. Because it eliminates the need to make a rough draft. All editing can be done right on the screen. The user has the option to save and print what is chosen.
I will definitely be using Word Processing right from the start. First, for the introduction of the computer to the student based on grade level. Next, I'll start to introduce basic textual material such as: the introduction of themselves(written description) and typing spelling words. Then, I'll introduce professional writing such as: a business letter or making a letter head for a company.
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are used for organizing material on the screen. Spreadsheets are composed of rows and columns. A formula can be put in each cell to produce an outcome for that particular cell or the entire spreadsheet.
The basic uses of spreadsheets in the classroom are for science, math, and for understanding formulas found in math. But, the other subjects are not left out. For instance, in social studies when studying population growth and other topics, spreadsheets are very useful.
I will use spreadsheets in the classroom with my students for activities in math, science, social studies, and possibly other subjects. Also, for myself for maintaining student records.
Databases
Databases are a must have for the home, school, office, or anywhere files are kept. Because Databases takes the place of file cabinets, file drawers, or anything used to keep files. Instead, files can be stored right on the computer.
I will use Databases in my classroom in many ways, such as: for student records, student grades, and for schedules.
Concept-Mapping Tools
Concept Mapping Tools is a phenomenal way to visually motivate creative thinking in the student and teacher alike.
