Word Processing
Chapter 7
Examining Word Processing
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Entering and Editing Text
Organizing Information
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Tables
Graphic Organizers- SmartArt (Word),
Inspiration/Kidspiration
Inserting Objects and Hyperlinks
Using Word Processing to Achieve
ISTE NETS for Students
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Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking,
construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using
technology.
Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather,
evaluate, and use information.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use
critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and
resources.
Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.
Planning an NTeQ
Lesson Using Word Processing
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Specifying the Instructional Objective- state what you want
your students to know and do after they finish the lesson.
Examine the functions of word processing and determine if
they align with what the students are to learn.
Matching Objective to Computer Functions- (ex. Edit text,
create tables, graphic organizers, hyperlinks, etc.)
Specifying a Problem- when possible, involve students in the
development of the problem; use an interesting context for
students (p. 186-187).
Cont’d
Planning an NTeQ
Lesson Using Word Processing
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Research and Analysis- can be done in three ways with
word processing:
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Integration- paraphrase, write questions or generate examples
Organization- generate an outline, use highlight tool to color
words, or use callouts
Elaboration- have students write a different ending to the story
for example
Planning Computer Activities
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Activities During Computer Use- this could involve
more than one trip to the computers (ex. First trip
may have them type definition of something, second
trip may have them organize in a table and third may
have them add graphics)
Activities Before Computer Use- could involve
brainstorming or class discussion on the topic itself
(table p. 193)
Con’t
Planning Computer Activities
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Activities After Computer Use- Think Sheet is critical for
this part; think sheet should involve critical thinking
questions concerning the information the students
worked with; it may also have them look at alternative
situations involving the same content
Supporting Activities & Assessment
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Supporting activities- used to engage students in hands-on
or minds-on activities to strengthen and expand the
learning experiences provided in the NTeQ lesson.
Assessment- Rubrics should stress word processing (ex.
Accuracy of information, logical organization, clarity of
expression, etc.)