
Explained how to configure buttons in Word menus

Explain parts of the program

Menus and buttons

Demonstrate parts seen in class

Explained that you may be unlimited depending on the tech set up in your district

Clip art demonstration

Inserting

Resizing

Demonstrate that there are numerous ways to accomplish the same task

Maybe have student demonstrate

Share that this activity is a great way for kids to see that technology can foster creativity

Explain that exploring the tools helps us learn better than following specific step by step handouts

Step by step guides limit you

A person does not commit to memory when following worksheets

Help Files

When a one forgets something, search the help file

There are thousands of resources online to help people learn

Made a text box and inserted text to create a moveable graphic

Demonstrate SHIFT CLICK to group elements

Remind people that they are going to emerced in this work all weekend so they don't need to take copious notes

Explained the basic picture controls to modify the image

Checked in with student about modifying her picture

Create a watermark

Washed out picture

Created a text box over the top

Text box has solid white background by default

Ask questions of class on how to achieve transparency

No fill

Gave more examples how kids could use this in class

Words

Pictures

Combinations

Demonstrated page zoom control