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FATMA ISMED12232/ K1-09
WORD PROCESSOR AND POWER POINT IN THE
CLASSROOM
A word processing and power point program does
not require highly advanced hardware. Thismeans that even if the
computers available are not very powerful we can
install theprogram. In many schools the computer room is not the ideal one, sometimes
wehave very new computers together with older ones,
but if we use a word processor,
we can take advantage of all of them.
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A. Why use word processors?For Teachers:Teachers can prepare, create and share materials.
For Learners:Learners can practice writing skills, grammar and other language points as well as to present their works.
1. Word processors for teachers: creating materials
Inserting images and linksCreating forms
Using track changes
2. Word processing activities for learners
a. Creative writing; Thesaurus, Spell CheckAdvantages: model texts, share texts, produce
them collaboratively and engage in peer and teacher editing
b. Language practice; Advantages:
1. guide learners2. less time-consuming3. increasing awareness
c. Further activities;DictationPresenting work
Using word processors: considerations
AnxietyFrustrationSpeedy teachingMalfunction
B. POWER POINT
Power Point presentations can be used many ways within the classroom. There are two basic types of presentations:
Those created by the Teacher Those created by the Student
Teacher GeneratedTeachers create presentations themselves for a variety of reasons:To present material with text and graphics
(better than just a lecture)To design interactive shows for students to work
their way through themselves To create Web Quests for studentsAs a tool to assess student knowledge (by
creating an interactive quiz/test)And many, many more!
Student GeneratedStudents can create PowerPoint presentations as well:To present a project to a class
Either individually or in groupsAs an alternative to writing an essayAs a way to show the progress of an
assignment (e.g. a step-by-step guide on how they wrote an essay)
Etc.
PowerPoint OutlineThe PowerPoint program has an outline built in.
By typing in the outline window, you automatically create text on different slides.
Worry about making the slides more interesting later – when you first begin make sure all your content is there!
Design ConsiderationsThere are certain
basic rules you should take into consideration when actually designing your show:
The main rule is that you should choose a consistent design throughout the presentation. This can easily be accomplished by choosing a pre-set
“Design Layout”• Background• Balance• Text• Fonts
• Color Scheme• Graphics• Effects
BackgroundStick with a single background scheme
The background is the stage for your information
Set the stage and leave it alone!
They should be simple, not graphical, and preferably a light color (pastel) if black print is used
Two color gradients are acceptable where one is white and the other is pastel
BalanceMake sure things look balanced on the
screen
Bulleted lists should be justified to the left
By placing graphics off to the side, rather than in the middle, it allows more room for text
Text AVOID TYPING IN ALL CAPS!Avoid using italics (they are difficult to
read!)Make sure there is not a “text overload” on
a slide
Basic guidelines suggest: Six - Ten words per line Six - Eight lines per page
Fonts Stick with similar fonts throughout the
presentationUse only a fewUse ones that are easy to read
Try to use the same size for the heading on each slide
Font size should be easy to readTry not to use type smaller than 24pt
Color Scheme Colors that work
well together are the bestPowerPoint has
specific color schemes already built in
• Use strong, contrasting colors• Remember – it might look good on
the screen, but it also needs to look good through the projector if it is going to be presented to a class!
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