What is Word?
Word is Microsoft's word processing software.
How do I access Word?
On the RBHS system, you can reach Word by
selecting it from the "Microsoft" menu of the Novell Application Launcher.
Why would I use Word in a classroom?
On the simplest level, students leave school
unprepared if they are not ready to word process papers. Word
produces neat, legible work and offers the assistance of spell-check.
Word processing as opposed to hand writing a
paper also provides students with the opportunity to revise easily and
fluidly, rather than having to re-write a draft from scratch.
However, word does offer opportunities BEYOND
simple word processing - it can be used interactively with students and
teachers in writing workshops as well as creating simple web pages.
Follow the links below for sample lesson ideas for
using Word:
