Microsoft office for teachers

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Where to find it

Information & Library Science Library

Call Number
HF5548.4.M525 F49 2009
Status
Available
Item Note
Includes cd-rom

Summary

Teachers are busy and often do not have time to learn new software applications. Word processing, databases, and spreadsheets can improve work efficiency, expand the range of tasks performed, improve accuracy and effectiveness, and reduce the amount of time needed to perform routine tasks. But how do teachers find the time to learn these applications? That is where this book comes in.

Microsoft Office for Teachers, Third Edition presents a visually illustrated and non-technical approach to learning the Microsoft Office 2007 suite. The book includes screen-captures along with text descriptions, work templates, and exercises to help teachers learn and use these applications without frustration. Templates for newsletters, grade books, etc are provided that demonstrate the usefulness of Microsoft Office in the classroom and the diversity of its applications. Teachers can quickly and easily tailor these templates and exercises to meet their specific needs. Lastly, the book focuses on various tasks such as making a presentation to a parent group or a school board as a catalyst for learning Microsoft Office.

This book is written for teachers with very basic computing skills. Using non-technical and graphically illustrated "how-to" procedures teachers and students accomplish real-world, computer-based tasks and develop skills in word processing, database management, using spreadsheets, and making presentations.

Contents

  • Chapter 1 Technology and the Classroom
  • Chapter Outline
  • Learning Objectives
  • Technical Terms
  • Chapter Overview
  • About This Book and Using Technology
  • Expectations of Teachers
  • Expectations of Students
  • Copyright in the Classroom
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Teacher Production of Materials
  • Tying It all Together
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Getting Started with Office
  • Chapter Outline
  • Learning Objectives
  • Technical Terms
  • Chapter Overview
  • Working with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Start and Exit applications
  • The Office Button
  • Working with the Ribbon
  • The Quick Access Toolbar
  • Microsoft Office Button
  • Help for Office
  • Adding a hyperlink
  • Inserting Clip Art
  • Tying it All Together
  • Chapter 3 Word
  • Chapter Outline
  • Chapter overview
  • Learning objectives
  • How teachers and students can use Word
  • What is new in Word
  • About Word
  • Working with Word
  • Show me
  • Let Me try
  • A Challenge using Word
  • Tying it all together
  • Chapter 4 PowerPoint
  • Chapter Outline
  • Learning Objectives
  • Technical Terms
  • Chapter Overview
  • What Is New in PowerPoint 2007
  • How Teachers and Students Might Use PowerPoint 2007
  • About PowerPoint
  • Working with PowerPoint
  • Show Me
  • A Challenge Using PowerPoint 2007
  • Tying It All Together
  • Chapter 5 Excel 2003
  • Excel (Spreadsheet)
  • Chapter Outline
  • Chapter Overview
  • Learning Objectives
  • How Teachers and Students Might Use Excel 2007
  • About Excel
  • Working with Excel
  • A Word About the Excel Workspace
  • Moving About in a Worksheet
  • Show Me
  • Let Me try
  • A Challenge Using Excel 2007
  • Tying It All Together
  • Chapter 6 Access
  • Chapter Outline
  • Chapter Overview
  • Learning Objectives
  • How teachers and students can use Access
  • What is new in Access
  • About Access
  • Working with Access
  • Show me

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