Student Project Ideas using Microsoft Publiher

Dr Daniela Munca-Aftenev

danielamunca@gmail.com

One of Microsoft free Word programs released in 2010

•Microsoft Publisher is an entry-level desktop publishing application from Microsoft,• differing from Microsoft Word in that

the emphasis is placed on page layout and design rather than text composition and proofing.

Hand made student Posters and Newsletters

•Student Sample Work• http://dvmuncaasem.blogspot.ro/2012/04/webquest-project.html

Ideas for classroom use

Student Newsletter- Create a classroom newsletter. - Include sections for important upcoming events, curriculum currently being learned in the classroom, and a focus piece on the student of the week. - Student of the week - Homework assignments, extra learning opportunities and famous quotations

Student of the Year / Month / Week

School Event Flier• Students create a poster for a school event;• Students use word art for the title and use photo editing

software to create a lively picture of the subject. • Students list in bullet style the components of the event

Greeting Cards• Use Publisher to create holiday greeting cards• Throughout the year, students can create various holiday

cards;• Participate in an international school projects to exchange

cards

Banners• Create a banner at report card time to announce a success

to parents. • Have students pick an area off the report card they did

well. • For example, a banner could say, "Jenny got an "A" in

spelling!"

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Illustrated Jokes (jokes in 3 sentences)

Create a ten-sentence story- use characters, setting, plot, rising action, climax and

resolution. - one sentence per page with a picture to communicate the

idea. - Include a cover

- Include “About the Author” page

• I was born with one hand.• It took me 34 years to realize that made me unique.• I finally realized that my “disability” opened the door for

me to help others.• A lot of others.• It has changed my life.• Perhaps you’re struggling, trying to discover what

makes you unique.• Keep looking; you’ll find it.

• My favorite artist project

Combine Publisher with hand made elements

Ecological and civics projects