Project # 5
Using Special Features of MS Word to Enliven Your Instruction

Anotation

This project taught me how to use Microsoft Word for various projects and activities. Microsoft Word is an excellent program that can be used to create worksheets, activities, and exercises for the students. I found these projects very helpful to me as an emerging teacher.
The first project I complete was a WordArt Acrostic. I learned how to use WordArt horizontally and vertically to spell out my name and add adjectives to describe myself based on the specific letter of my name. I learned how to move the word to line up horizontally with the vertical letters of my name. This project would be an excellent idea to use in the classroom with your students early in the year.
The next project I completed was the Page Border. I learned how to create a page border using Microsoft Word. I also learned how to add an image and watermark it. This was the most interesting project for me to create because I feel it will be the most useful to me as an emerging teacher. It helps to make handouts and worksheets more appealing and exciting to students.
The last product I made for this project was a set of trading cards. I learned how to create a table and organize information in it. I placed images on the right side columns of the table and placed the label on the corresponding left side column. These trading cards can be used to help students practice different skills and remember facts.
It is crucial for teachers to use technology in the classroom. These programs and products allow the students and teacher to be creative while still learning or teaching important facts. Creating an appealing product or handout engages the students and makes them excited and eager to learn. Technology is here to help us and our students!


Link to Word Acrostic
Link to Page Border
Link to Trading Cards

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