Transcript Taking Microsoft Word 2010 to New Levels
Taking Microsoft Word 2010 to New Levels Carol M. Cram Course Technology Author
Overview
Developing Projects
Practice Projects
o Project 1: Multiple-Page Proposal o Project 2: Menu Illustration o Project 3: Independent Challenge
Developing Projects
What is a project?
o A set of steps or directions that students use to create a specific type of document
Why use projects to teach software?
o Focus on “what” and “why” o Allow students opportunities to determine the “how” o Develop an understanding of document types
Components of a Project
End product is a specific document type Students view the end product before starting the project Activities focus on the big picture; for example: o Set up the Document o Create Page 1 o Add and Format References
Creating a Project
Determine a document type
o Proposal, schedule, newsletter, brochure
Select the functions students will use
o Columns, styles, table of contents
Develop activity sets and tasks
o Activity: Set up the document o Tasks: Insert a header and footer Modify styles Modify a Quick Style set
Creating a Project
Write steps for each activity Limit steps to 9 steps per activity Use general directions or specific steps, depending on the level of your students
Example of General Directions
Insert a WordArt object using the initials “PL” Apply the Gradient Fill – Purple, Accent 4, Reflection and MV Boli font as shown
Example of Specific Steps
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Click the Insert tab, then click the WordArt button in the Text group Click Gradient Fill – Purple, Accent 4, Reflection (fourth row, fifth column) Type PL, select PL, then click the Home tab Click the Font list arrow, type MV, then select the MV Boli font
Project Example
Project Name: Business Cards for Pierre Lefèvre
Project Activities and Tasks
Create Labels and Enter Text
o Select a business label sheet, insert a symbol, modify paragraph settings
Add a WordArt Logo
o Insert and modify WordArt, modify text effects, rotate the logo
Add a Graphic
o Add and modify a clip art picture, change wrapping options, copy cells, apply a theme
Independent Projects
Students create a version of the project document using their
own content
Provide limited directions to ensure students include all the components required: o For example: a WordArt object, use of a label sheet, a modified clip art picture, etc.
Encourage experimentation
Sample Student Project
Project 1: Five-Page Proposal for Lakeview College
Four Activity Sets
o Set Up the Document o Format Headings o Add Objects o Create the Table of Contents and Cover Page
See Handout for Steps
Project 2: Menu Illustration
Modify Text Effects Apply OpenText Options Use Background Removal and Artistic Effects to create a graphic
See Handout for Steps
Project 3: Independent Challenge
Create a new graphic using the two sailboat pictures provided
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Insert one or two pictures and use Background Removal and Artistic Effects to create a new picture.
Conclusion
Use projects to encourage students to become independent
learners
Encourage problem solving and increase confidence Assign projects that require students to supply their own
content Enjoy the Magic!
About Carol M. Cram
Course Technology Author:
Microsoft Office Illustrated Projects Microsoft Office Illustrated Integration Units Microsoft Office Illustrated Word Second Course Microsoft Office Illustrated Word for Medical Professionals New Perspectives: Portfolio Projects on Business Communications New Portfolio Projects titles pending
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