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FOR - STUDENTS USE OF WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMSSHANEEL ROWESECTION NUMBER:0051USES OF WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMSTo type text

Save work or important documents

To preview and print text

Can be used to insert pictures or symbols between text to make work looks more attractive.Text search, replacement, cut/copy paste options are some of the basic features of this program.2Advantages of word processing programs for studentsUser friendly for students who find language problematic.

When you make a mistake, you do not need to use "whiteout" or start a new piece of paper. When we used typewriters, those were the options.

Saves time

ReliableWord processing programs are environmental friendly because you can make 50 copies of a school report at the click of a mouse and you are able to send it all over the world.3IMAGE OF WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMS

These are examples of word processing programs use for editing and formatting text.4PRODUCTS STUDENT CAN CREATE USING WORD PROCESSING

Spread sheet

Work sheet

News paperStudents are able to carry out calculations on the spread sheet/work sheets created.5TYPES OF WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMS /APPLICATIONSMicrosoft word- One of the most well-known and widely used word processor on the market.Word perfect-A word processing application from Cornel corp. Used to write simple essays and articles in the 1990s.This is also compatible with Microsoft word. It can also be used for formatting and layout.Lotus word pro- Produced and distributed by IBM corp. It is ideal for writing reports and proposals.Iwork pages- Allows you to open and save pages files in Microsoft word. Offered by Apple inc.6APPLYING WORD PROCESSING IN VARIOUS INSTRUCTIONAL WAYSWriting processes. Students can write, edit, and illustrate stories by using word processing.

Dynamic group products. A group of students can write a poem or letter together, adding and changing lines anytime.

Individual language, writing, and reading exercises.

This is encouraging writing across the curriculum for all age groups.7A GRAPH SHOWING SURVEY OF AGES WHO USES WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMSGraph showing results obtained when a survey was carried out on different age groups and the percentage obtained for each.8FILE HANDLING COMMANDS FOR STUDENTS USESAVE DOCUMENTS-ALLOWS STUDENTS TO SAVE THEIR DOCUMENTS ON SOME SORT OF DISK.LOAD/OPEN-THESE TERMS USUALLYT MEAN THE SAME THING.LOAD HELPS THE FILE TO OPEN IN MEMORYPRINT-THIS COMMAND HELPS STUDENTS TO TAKE THE DOCUMENT AND COPIES IT TO THE PRINTER.

Any level of text editor or word processor will have commands to save, load, and print your text. These commands are so frequent that you will usually see many ways to invoke them. If you have already saved this document at least once, it will save the document to the same drive, directory, and file name you used last time. Another set of commands are found less frequently on text editors, but are common on higher-level word processors. These commands are for formatting various elements of a document. You may find a format menu. Many of these commands also are available on toolbars.9WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDSThe attributes of word processing that lead to its effectiveness as a learning tool for children with special needs are generally the same attributes that make it effective for children in general.

In addition, the word processor frees students from the more tedious duties related to the editing process,19 enabling them to spend more time on the content of their written products.Word Prediction SoftwareWord prediction software is another example of a computer-based technology that can help students communicate with written language more easily. Many times, students with communication deficits will avoid the use of longer words and complex thoughts to avoid frustration with the act of writing. But word prediction software allows students with mild learning disabilities, as well as those with mild communication and motor impairments, to express their words and ideas in the vocabulary that more closely reflects their thinking, rather than in the vocabulary that is easiest to spell. Thus, with the help of word prediction software, students with mild learning disabilities are better able to compete academically in regular classroom settings.Use of computers for communication and networking activities via the Internet can expand the learning environment beyond the walls of the classroom and allow students with disabilities, just like other students, to access and send information literally around the world. Yet improved access and delivery systems do not necessarily bring improved instruction.10ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITYABBREVIATION EXPANDERS-these software programs allow a user to create, store, and re-use abbreviations for frequently-used words or phrases.ALTERNATIVE KEYBOARDS

AUDIO BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

INFORMATION/DATA MANAGERS

Another type of tool-Graphic organizers and outlining programs help users who have trouble organizing and outlining information as they begin a writing project. This type of program lets a user "dump" information in an unstructured manner and later helps him organize the information into appropriate categories and order.A portable word processor- is lightweight device that is easy to transport (e.g., from classroom to home). It can be helpful to kids who may have trouble writing by hand and prefer to use a keyboard. Word processing allows the user to edit and correct his written work more efficiently than doing so by hand.11Future of children.org>home>publication>journal.May17,2011.www.readingrockets.org>reading topicsAZwww.enotes.com>...>software/wetware discussion.April20.2009www.education.com>...>technology and learningREFERENCE PAGE

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