Introducing Microsoft Word Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard: Use Information and Communication Technology Outcomes Introduce word processing by having students open a new document and use at least 3 to 5 commands within the program.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Science , Language Arts Writing Roles:      Family, Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)       1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Time frame:      0.75 to 1.0 hours

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Standard: Use Information and Communication Technology

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the purpose for using information and communications technology Students realize they need a working knowledge of basic word processing skills to use in their personal and work experiences. Select the technology tool(s) and resources appropriate for the purpose Students will use the computer to work with a word processing program. They will use common commands to begin to manage information for the work force. Apply technological knowledge, skills, and strategies to use technology tool(s) to locate, process, or communicate information Word processing commands will be introduced and practiced to gain more knowledge about entering and changing text with in a document. Monitor own ability to use the tool(s) and the effectiveness of the tool(s) in achieving the purpose, and if needed, use strategies to overcome barriers to achieving goals Immediate feedback is given on the screen to check accuracy. Corrections can be made in an ongoing method to complete their document.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students are interested in obtaining jobs that will pay a wage they feel is fair. They recognize they will need basic computer skills to compete in the job market today. Contextual Working with a computer program commonly used in the workforce moves their learning to the context of job training. Building Expertise Students will need to use any previous knowledge about computers to help complete this activity. They will need to recall newly learned vocabulary to give action to commands.

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