1. Computer literacy John Beres, Tessa Thistlethwaite, Kimmy Tyler,
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Computer literacy
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John Beres, Tessa Thistlethwaite, Kimmy Tyler,
Will Voelkerding, Nick Hetsch

2. Introduction
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3. Computer Literacy Areas of Concentration
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Inspiration
Audacity
World Wide Web
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4. Microsoft Word
Page ("Retro software," 2009)
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5. Brief History of Word 1983 To Date Multi-Tool Word Released
Over 28 Versions
for 6 different
Operating
Systems
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6. Current Version of Microsoft Word
Word 2007 (PC) Word 2008 (Mac)
Menus were replaced by ribbons
The most used functions are placed in a “Quick Access Toolbar”
Able to save files in previous Word formats
“SmartArt” allows the easy inputting of charts, 3-D Shapes, shadows and other effects in a Word document
“Quick Styles”- Allows the user to quickly format the text and tables throughout an entire document
“Document Themes”- Uses same colors, fonts and effect across the document for a more consistent look
Safe files in a PDF or XML format
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7. How to Use in a Classroom
Students have one standard format for writing paper
Students have ability to check spelling and perform grammar checks
Students can submit the file to the teacher at the same time as the printed copy to be submitted to sites like TurnItIn.com
Allows easy formatting, insertion of page numbers, headers and footers for papers
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8. Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word, Writer, Word Perfect, Word Pro, Symphony Documents
90% Market Share
Microsoft allows users to download a 60 day trial
Discounts
Schools can purchase Microsoft Office 2007 for $75- $85 per computer (based on 100 computers)
College Students $59.95
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9. Comparing Office Suites
Microsoft Word
Has a Grammar Check
Supports Word Macros
Open Office
Free Software
Able to both read and write Microsoft formats
Able to Create PDFs
Smaller file size
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10. Microsoft PowerPoint
What are the Benefits of PowerPoint and How can I Use it in my Classroom?
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11. Microsoft PowerPoint Benefits of PowerPoint Easy-to-Use
Visual Aids are a Well- Accepted Means of Instruction
Links to Videos and Other Website can be Easily Integrated
Easily Printable
Font Size can be Adjusted for those Students with Disabilities
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12. Microsoft PowerPoint How to Use in the Classroom
Teacher-Directed Instruction
Student Presentations
Student Group Presentations
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13. Inspiration Software
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14. What is it?
Inspiration is an educational software used to artistically present lessons. Using Inspiration allows educators to creatively represent data, allow students to express their individual creativity, and visually model concepts for students.
Inspiration Software Inc. produces InspireData and Kidspiration as well. The newest version of Inspiration will be released in January 2010.
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15. How Can I use it? Compare data Make charts and graphs Organize ideas
Symbolize words and ideas with pictures
Make outlines and webs to organize information
Express personal creativity
Visually compare ideas
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16. Audacity
Free software distributed under the GNU general public license
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17. Audacity Record live audio
How can it be used in my classroom?
Record live audio
Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs
Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV, or AIFF sound files
Cut, copy, splice, or mix sounds together
Change the speed or pitch of a recording
Record over 16 channels.
Dub over existing tracks
Import and export WAV, AIFF, AU, and Ogg Vorbis files.
Effects:
Remove static, hiss, hum or other constant background noises,
Alter frequencies, equalization, FFT Filter, and Bass Boost effects.
Built in effects: Echo, phaser, Wahwah, reverse.
Audacity converts sample rates or formats into realtime.
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18. Audacity Is this product useful?
This program is especially useful for music teachers, or general education teachers who have a love affair for effects. One would be able to record and send sound clips for their students to listen to at home. Many students do not know how to read music, and being able to practice at home with the program. . . you learn by listening over and over again. KNOW the music, then play. The program would also be great for a theatre class, they would be able to record and edit their own soundtrack. Not only that, but it’s great to be able to throw in one’s own sound mixes and clips with a PowerPoint to gain the students’ attention. Great for the student who learns aurally and for the kiddos who need to be constantly entertained. The program is free.
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19. World Wide Web
“They say a year in the Internet is like a dog year.. Equivalent to seven years in a regular person’s life. In other words, it’s evolving faster and faster.”
-William Voelkerding
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20. World Wide Web Ease of Use Benefits of using the internet in class
40 million Americans use the internet daily for research
44% margin over television
Becoming popular in young adults
Benefits of using the internet in class
Allows finger tip access to a diverse pool of knowledge
Allows computer based research (Ormrod, 2009)
Students are now capable of working on a project when the school library will not suffice
Creates autonomy by allowing students to build websites
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21. World Wide Web Examples of internet perks Online classes Wikipedia
Youtube
VPN scholarly articles
Google earth/maps
Online classes
University level classes on the internet
Post-secondary
Professional development
The internet is the easiest way to send large amounts of data
Foreign Lectures
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22. Conclusion
Teachers should expect to use each of these pieces of technology in their future careers.
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23. Reference
(2008, October 30). Inspiration software inspiration 8. Retrieved from review.htm (2009, March 27). Muldrow swat team's classroom presentation. Retrieved from (2009). Retro software. Retrieved from Jung, Carolyn. (n.d.). Cbot 457 presentation software: powerpoint. Retrieved from accounts/jung/cbot457-resources.htm The Visual thinking &learning tool. Retrieved from
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