FATMA ISMED12232/ K1-09

WORD PROCESSOR AND POWER POINT IN THE

CLASSROOM

A word processing and power point program does

not require highly advanced hardware. Thismeans that even if the

computers available are not very powerful we can

install theprogram. In many schools the computer room is not the ideal one, sometimes

wehave very new computers together with older ones,

but if we use a word processor,

we can take advantage of all of them.

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A. 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.

1. Word processors for teachers: creating materials

Inserting images and linksCreating forms

Using track changes

2. Word processing activities for learners

a. Creative writing; Thesaurus, Spell CheckAdvantages: model texts, share texts, produce

them collaboratively and engage in peer and teacher editing

b. Language practice; Advantages:

1. guide learners2. less time-consuming3. increasing awareness

c. Further activities;DictationPresenting work

Using word processors: considerations

AnxietyFrustrationSpeedy teachingMalfunction

B. POWER POINT

Power Point presentations can be used many ways within the classroom. There are two basic types of presentations:

Those created by the Teacher Those created by the Student

Teacher GeneratedTeachers create presentations themselves for a variety of reasons:To present material with text and graphics

(better than just a lecture)To design interactive shows for students to work

their way through themselves To create Web Quests for studentsAs a tool to assess student knowledge (by

creating an interactive quiz/test)And many, many more!

Student GeneratedStudents can create PowerPoint presentations as well:To present a project to a class

Either individually or in groupsAs an alternative to writing an essayAs a way to show the progress of an

assignment (e.g. a step-by-step guide on how they wrote an essay)

Etc.

PowerPoint OutlineThe PowerPoint program has an outline built in.

By typing in the outline window, you automatically create text on different slides.

Worry about making the slides more interesting later – when you first begin make sure all your content is there!

Design ConsiderationsThere are certain

basic rules you should take into consideration when actually designing your show:

The main rule is that you should choose a consistent design throughout the presentation. This can easily be accomplished by choosing a pre-set

“Design Layout”• Background• Balance• Text• Fonts

• Color Scheme• Graphics• Effects

BackgroundStick with a single background scheme

The background is the stage for your information

Set the stage and leave it alone!

They should be simple, not graphical, and preferably a light color (pastel) if black print is used

Two color gradients are acceptable where one is white and the other is pastel

BalanceMake sure things look balanced on the

screen

Bulleted lists should be justified to the left

By placing graphics off to the side, rather than in the middle, it allows more room for text

Text AVOID TYPING IN ALL CAPS!Avoid using italics (they are difficult to

read!)Make sure there is not a “text overload” on

a slide

Basic guidelines suggest: Six - Ten words per line Six - Eight lines per page

Fonts Stick with similar fonts throughout the

presentationUse only a fewUse ones that are easy to read

Try to use the same size for the heading on each slide

Font size should be easy to readTry not to use type smaller than 24pt

Color Scheme Colors that work

well together are the bestPowerPoint has

specific color schemes already built in

• Use strong, contrasting colors• Remember – it might look good on

the screen, but it also needs to look good through the projector if it is going to be presented to a class!

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