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=**Week One - Microsoft Word & Google Docstoc**=

Name, School, Position, Experience using Microsoft Word & Google Docs, Name 1 thing that you want to learn today.
 * 8:30 - 9:00** **Introductions**


 * 9:00 - 9:30 Teaching and learning in the 21st Century: How has it changed?**

Video: A Vision of K-12 Students Today media type="youtube" key="_A-ZVCjfWf8" height="525" width="660"

//**Discussion:**// What are the implications for how we teach today's student?


 * 9:30 - 10:30**

**Using Word 2007 and Getting to know the Ribbon**
Who is familiar with Microsoft Word? Who is familiar with the latest 2007 Version?


 * Latest version is more visual
 * Uses icons and groups related items
 * New file extension - //.docx//

What is Microsoft Word? Why do we use Word in the classroom?


 * Microsoft Word is a word processing software package.
 * You can use it to type letters, reports, and other documents.


 * Changes to Word in 2007 - Introducing the Ribbon**

• Tabs, Groups and Commands • Quick Dialog Launcher • Microsoft Office Button

Activity: LOCATE the Command Activity.

[[image:OfficeButton.gif]]**Using the Microsoft Office Button**

 * Click on the button to reveal a menu that allows you to create a new document, open an existing file, save a file, and perform many other tasks.


 * Activity**: Instructor will lead participants through creating a document with headers and footers and save it.

• How to create a new document • Add text • Insert Header/Footer • Save • Using the Print and Quick Print options

**Working with the Mini Toolbar**
• Format Text with the Mini Toolbar by highlighting the text and the toolbar faintly appears above the cursor. Click on it to reveal and utilize it for quick editing.

//Activity:// Participants will use the Mini Toolbar to format and edit text.

**Inserting and Formatting Clip Art**
• Inserting Clip Art • Resizing Clip Art • Formatting Pictures using the Picture Tools

//Activity:// Participants will insert and format 1-2 images to their document.

**Creating Tables**
• Inserting a table • Adding text to a table • Formatting a table

//Activity:// Participants will insert and format a table in their document.


 * Independent Work**

//Activity:// Participants will complete Welcome Back to School letter to parents for Sept 2010 OR End of the Year letter for parents for June 2010.


 * 10:30 - 10:45**

**Using Templates**
Facilitator will discuss how working with Templates can be more productive and effective.


 * A Microsoft Office Word 2007 template contains sample content, formatting, or objects that can be used to quickly and easily create a new document.
 * Templates include: Calendars, Flyers, Certificates, Brochures, Newsletters

**Locating Templates**
Taking a look at Templates
 * What is a Template?
 * Navigating through templates


 * Downloading Templates**

//Individual Activity//: Participants will take time to browse through MS Word’s templates and download a template to use and modify.

10:45 - 11:15 BREAK


 * 11:15 - 12:00**

**Google Docs - creating, sharing, and editing documents online**
What is Google Docs?
 * Web based
 * Online collaboration: sharing tools
 * Components: documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms
 * Security: private vs published
 * Online storage for easy access
 * It's free to use

VIDEO: Google Docs in Plain English

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 * How do teachers use Google Docs?**
 * Collaborate on a document with fellow teachers
 * Maintain, update and share lesson plans
 * Track and organize cumulative project data in a single spreadsheet, accessible to any collaborator at any time.
 * Share presentations online with others
 * Easily create forms, quizzes, and surveys online for students and parents to easily access and complete
 * Curriculum planning
 * Team collaborative work
 * Unlimited online storage

** Creating a Google Account **

 * Google account vs. Gmail account
 * Decide which email to use?

Activity: [|Register for a Google Account]


 * Google Docs Overview**


 * Create new documents from scratch or [|start from a template].
 * You can easily do all the basics, including making bulleted lists, adding tables, images, comments, changing fonts and more.
 * Upload your existing files.
 * Google Docs accepts most popular file formats, including DOC, XLS, PDF, RTF, CSV, PPT, etc.
 * Familiar desktop feel makes editing a breeze. Just click the toolbar buttons to bold, underline, indent, change font or number format, and so on.
 * Share your docs easily with multiple people.
 * Publish your documents for everyone to view.
 * Types of Docs: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Forms

**Uploading word documents to Google Docs**

 * Upload your Welcome Back or End of Year Parent letter
 * Share with others
 * Edit another person's document that was shared with you


 * 12:00 - 1:00**

**Exploring Google Docs - Create a new Document**

 * Create a document
 * Rename a document
 * Share with others
 * Create a folder and File in a folder
 * View revision History
 * Tips for organizing your docs
 * Starred items

//Activity:// Brainstorm ideas for using Google Docs

Conclusion: Participants will tell one thing they learned in the workshop that they will use in the future.

**Assignment:**
Review the resources below. Create a new Google Document that you will use as an educator and share with at least 2 other people. Share it with us at **sjuteched@gmail.com **

Resources
Google Docs for Educators Google Docs Tour: [] Teacher Crib Sheet for Docs Review the Google Doc Presentation by Amy Reynolds Word 2007 Quick Reference Card -