Chapter Two
Word processors
in the classroom
• 1. Why use word processors?
• 2. Word processors for teachers: creating
materials
2.1 Inserting images and links
2.2 Creating forms
2.3 Using Track Changes
• 3. Word processing activities for learners
3.1 Tips
3.2 Creative writing
3.3 Language practice
3.4 Further activities
• 4. Using word processors: considerations
1. 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.
2.1 Inserting images and links
• Steps from your computer: Insert → Picture →
From file…
• Steps from the Internet: right click
on the picture → Copy(Ctrl+c)
→ Paste on the page(Ctrl+v)
• Text wrapping steps: Toolbar
→ Picture →
• Web link steps: Copy the address → Paste
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onto the page
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Example Steps text
2.2 Creating forms
• Sample
• Steps in Word 2003: View→
Toolbar→ Form Text box
Check box
Drop-down menu
• Steps in Word 2007
2.3 Using Track Changes
• Sample
• Steps in Word 2003: Tools→
TrackChanges
• Steps in Word 2007
3.1 Tips
• Consistency
• Memory stick
• Backup
• Computing terminology
3.2 Creative writing
• Thesaurus
• Spell Check
Example
• Advantages: model texts,
share texts, produce them
collaboratively and engage in
peer and teacher editing
3.3 Language practice
• Advantages:
–1. guide learners
–2. less time-consuming
–3. increasing awareness
• Sample listening activity
• Sample grammar activity
3.4 Further activities
• Dictation
• Noticing activity
• Collaborative writing activity
• Presenting work
4. Using word processors:
considerations
• Anxiety
• Frustration
• Speedy teaching
• Malfunction
Conclusion
For teachers:
1. Advantages
2. Material creation
3. Tools
For learners:
1. Creating Writing
2. Presentation of work
3. Considering activities
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Six good reasons:
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1.Easy editing and correcting without rewriting
2.Encourages learners to take pride in their work
3.Activates noticing skills
4.Encourages learners to play with the language
5.Teaches basic ICT skills
6.Facilitates peer and teacher correction
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Three potential problems:
7.Lack of basic computer skills
8.Lack of document handling skills
9.Over-reliance over grammar or spell-checker
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Task File: Chapter 2
Assess your own word processing skills. What do
you know?
I can
… open, save, retrieve and print documents
… select text using the keyboard
… select text using the mouse
… cut, copy and paste
… drag and drop
… search and replace
… use Track Changes
… use forms
Yes
No
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• Order for covering word processing skills:
1. Opening, saving, retrieving and printing
documents
2. Selecting text
3. Cutting, copying and pasting
4. Undo and redo changes made
5. Dragging and dropping
6. Search and replace
7. Track Changes
Thanks for listening.