1. Chapter Two Word processors in the classroom

2. 1. Why use word processors? 2. Word processors for teachers: creating materials 2.1 Inserting images and links 2.2 Creating forms 2.3 Using Track Changes 3. Word processing activities for learners 3.1 Tips 3.2 Creative writing 3.3 Language practice 3.4 Further activities 4. Using word processors: considerations

3. 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.

4. 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 textExampleStepstext

5. 2.2 Creating forms Sample Steps in Word 2003: View→ Toolbar→ Form Steps in Word 2007 Text box Check box Drop-down menu

6. 2.3 Using Track Changes Sample Steps in Word 2003: Tools→ TrackChanges Steps in Word 2007

7. 3.1 Tips Consistency Memory stick Backup Computing terminology

8. 3.2 Creative writing Thesaurus Spell Check ExampleExample Advantages: model texts, share texts, produce them collaboratively and engage in peer and teacher editing

9. 3.3 Language practice Advantages: – 1. guide learners – 2. less time-consuming – 3. increasing awareness Sample listening activity Sample grammar activity

10. 3.4 Further activities Dictation Noticing activity Collaborative writing activity Presenting work

11. 4. Using word processors: considerations Anxiety Frustration Speedy teaching Malfunction

12. Conclusion For teachers: 1.Advantages 2.Material creation 3.Tools For learners: 1.Creating Writing 2.Presentation of work 3.Considering activities

13. 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

14. Task File: Chapter 2 I canYesNo … 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?

15. Task File: Chapter 2 Order for covering word processing skills: 1.Opening, saving, retrieving and printing documents 2.Selecting text 3.Cutting, copying and pasting 4.Undo and redo changes made 5.Dragging and dropping 6.Search and replace 7.Track Changes

16. Thanks for listening.