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Word Processing is a great way to start using technology in the classroom. I use Microsoft WORD as our word
processing program. With WORD I can develop lessons that cover all parts of the writing process. I have found as my knowledge on how to use WORD grows I find ways the new tools into writing
assignments. WORD is like the backbone of my software tools.
Here are just a few ways I use the tools:
Ideas: I create webs for students to use when collecting notes or brainstorming ideas for stories.
Organization: On 5 paragraph essays the students use the highlight tool to find topic sentence
and concluding sentences.
Word Choice
: I have learners use the highlight tools to highlight all descriptive words.
Conferencing: I use the record comment tool to leave comments for my learners to improve their
stories.
Word Count/Reading Level: WORD can count the number of words written in a piece and gives a
reading level.
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