The document discusses using word processing software and its basic functions of entering and editing text, organizing information, and inserting objects and hyperlinks. It asks questions about whether using spell check will improve spelling without the computer, the benefits of using word processing in the daily curriculum, and the advantages and disadvantages of using word processing with an NTeQ model. The document provides information on computer functions, data manipulation, results presentation, and activities that can be done before, during, and after computer use.

1. Socorro Hernandez
Debbie Morales
6/22/2010

2. Word
Processing
Basic Functions
When to Use?

3.  Word processing is a commonly used
application that is easily learned.
 It has three key functions:
1. Entering and editing text
2. Organizing information
3. Inserting objects and hyperlinks

4. If students use spell check on the computer, will
they be able to spell correctly when not using the
computer? Explain why or why not.

5.  Edit
 http://www.thefreedict
ionary.com/hyperlink
 http://www.utexas.edu/its/training/hando
uts/UTOPIA_WordGS/
Different ways to
Variety of tools
hyperlink

6.  Is it a higher-order thinking for your
students to use word processing in the
daily curriculum?
 Why?

7.  Computer Functions  Editing, organize information, with tables
and graphics, and inserting objects and
hyperlinks.
 Data Manipulation Takes place prior to use of word
processing: Integration, Organization and
 Results Presentation elaboration.
Report with graphics, hyperlinks etc.
 Activities :
◦ before computer use. Plan the activity: brainstorm, list
information.
◦ While computer use.  Can be more then one time. Write a
paragraph, edit it, add graphs etc.
◦ After computer use.
 Students will answer a Think Sheet

8. NTeQ components Unique to Technology
Integration Lessons
http://www.nteq.com/?p=present

9.  How to use SmartArt Graphics

10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
using Word Processing with an NTeQ model?

12.  First, create a brochure in Microsoft word.
 Go to the website www.doc.google.com
 Write your Google email address on a strip of
paper.
 Exchange with a classmate.
 You will be writing in a word document.