Chapter Two

Word processorsin the classroom

• 1. Why use word processors?• 2. Word processors for teachers: creating

materials2.1 Inserting images and links2.2 Creating forms2.3 Using Track Changes

• 3. Word processing activities for learners3.1 Tips3.2 Creative writing3.3 Language practice3.4 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• onto the page• Example Steps text

2.2 Creating forms• Sample• Steps in Word 2003: View→

Toolbar→ Form

• Steps in Word 2007

Text boxCheck boxDrop-down menu

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

ConclusionFor teachers:1. Advantages2. Material creation3. ToolsFor learners:1. Creating Writing2. Presentation of work3. Considering activities

Task File: Chapter 2• Six good reasons:• 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• Three potential problems:• 7.Lack of basic computer skills• 8.Lack of document handling skills• 9.Over-reliance over grammar or spell-checker

Task File: Chapter 2

I can Yes No… 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

• Assess your own word processing skills. What do you know?

Task File: Chapter 2• Order for covering word processing skills:

1. Opening, saving, retrieving and printing documents

2. Selecting text3. Cutting, copying and pasting4. Undo and redo changes made5. Dragging and dropping6. Search and replace7. Track Changes

Thanks for listening.