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How to liven up MS Word

by Ann

Feb 6, 2011

This week I will start teaching MS Word to my seniors Intermediate group. Any tips on how I can liven it up? It's such a dry software to show. Usually I am very creative and can think of fun things to do. I think my brain is tired.

All suggestions welcome!

Thank you.

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Linda Bean I love to show them how to use a thesaurus by typing a nursery rhythm and then use the thesaurus to change some of the key words. We usually read the results out loud and the students get a really big kick out of it.

On 2/06/11, Ann wrote: > This week I will start teaching MS Word to my seniors > Intermediate group. Any tips on how I...See More

Apr 12, 2011

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J When I teach any of the MS Office products, we'll do a lesson from the book to learn the skills but then I do something creative!

For example: Mail Merge lesson is followed by creating Mad Libs Tabs lesson is followed by creating a themed menu (w/prices for tabs practice) Images/shapes lesson is followed by creating a comic strip

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Apr 15, 2011

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Ann Your ideas are REALLY good. I would be interested in hearing more.

Take care.

Apr 21, 2011

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J Hi Ann -

If you click on the little envelope next to my name (J), you should be able to send me an email. I can email you back with the files/assignments I use.

On 4/21/11, Ann wrote: > Your ideas are REALLY good. I would be interested in hearing > more. > > Take care.

Apr 25, 2011

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Nancy Hi

I too am running out of ideas on good "FUN" projects to use for my classes. I teach grades 6-12 and could really use some new ideas! If you could forward yours to me I would really appreciate it...

On 4/15/11, J wrote: > When I teach any of the MS Office products, we'll do a lesson > from the book to learn the skills b...See More

Mar 19, 2013

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