Post Number 2

I have been a Microsoft Word user for a verrrrrrrrrry long time. I really started getting familiar with this particular program back in the fifth grade for a science fair project. I have used it to create banners using the Word Art tool and to add pictures to my book reports using Clipart. As a college student and a high school AP student, I have written numerous papers and essays for classes using it as well. Sometimes even, when I check to see whenever I have last used a program, it is usually Word and it is almost always during the hours after midnight. So I have a slight procrastination problem....no judging! hahah.

I have seen teachers create the prompts, syllubi, notes, and checklists for their classes by using Word.

Personally, I would use Word for my students in the same ways I used it as a student, and in the same ways I have seen my own teachers use it. I would have students write papers, essays, journal entries, etc. using the program. As the teacher, I could use word to type up my lesson plans, to type up notes that I can later get printed and give to my class, to create handouts, and as a way for me to make the syllubi and materials and/or rules for the class.

So far, I have learned to use the Vista version of word which is laid out differently from my Microsoft Office XP version. I am not going to lie, I definately had a little bit of a learning curve and the transition was ok. It is important to my career to stay on top of all the new software programs (including Vista) so as to stay on top of my game and have an edge over others. By also learning to use such programs as Inspiration, I will be able to provide my students with better tools that they can easily relate to and use. This is important if I am to really connect and impart my knowledge to students.