-Word+Processing


 * Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Software**

__Word Processing__ __What is word processing software and how can it be incorporated within the classroom? __

__**Definition**__ of word processing: The production, storage, and manipulation of text on a word processor.
 * __Definition__** of word processing software: a type of software that is used in the creation, editing and changing of many sorts of printed material.

**__Purpose__ of word processor software in the classroom:**
 * **//Teachers// can create documents for the classroom for learning or communication**
 * 1) syllabus
 * 2) lesson plans
 * 3) newsletters


 * **//Students// can use such software to spead up the writing process**

** __Advantages__ to using word processing software in the classroom are, but not limited to: **
 * ** improved spelling **
 * ** security **
 * ** legibility **
 * ** publishing options **
 * ** mobility of documents and users **

** __Limitations__ to using word processing software in the classroom : **
 * **accessability-must have a computer and acess**
 * **productivity- keyboarding skills required**
 * **compatibility-must have correct operating systems and program**
 * **data loss-don't forget to save and watch what is higlighted**
 * **not personal-where is the love?**
 * **interface requirement-data management**

__**Examples**__ of word processing software:
 * Microsoft Word ([|Word])
 * Word Perfect ([|Website])
 * Apple Works or Pages ([|iWorks])-Mac Version of Word.
 * KidWorks Deluxe ([|smart kids software])
 * Open Office ([|openoffice.org]) - free software to download.
 * LibreOffice ([|libreoffice.com])- free software to download.

__ Desktop Publishing Software __ What is desktop publishing software and how can it be incorporated within the classroom?


 * __Definition__** of desktop publishing: the use of computers or software to edit, create and visuallize information. Most times documents incorporate text and pictures or symbols.

__**Purpose**__ of desktop publishing software in the classroom:


 * //Teachers// can create documents for the classroom for learning or communication
 * 1) interactive lesson
 * 2) web pages


 * //Students// can use the software to create projects or papers without limitations to spelling, drawing or creativity.

** __Advantages__ to using desktop publishing software in the classroom are, but not limited to: **
 * ** takes away students inhabitions about creativity **
 * ** security **
 * ** legibility **
 * ** mobility **
 * ** publishing and correcting options **

** __Limitations__ to using desktop publishing software in the classroom : **
 * **may limit creativity**
 * **requires a computer and access to software**
 * **there is a learning curve to some more involved software**
 * **certain types of software are better than others in certain areas**
 * **certain types of software are better than others in certain areas**

__**Examples**__ of desktop publishing software:
 * <span style="color: #5a00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Microsoft Word- Newsletters, flyers and mailers
 * <span style="color: #5a00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Microsoft Publisher ([|Office Publisher])
 * <span style="color: #5a00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Adobe InDesign ([|Adobe])
 * <span style="color: #5a00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">QuarkXPress ([|Quark])
 * <span style="color: #5a00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Serif PagePlus ([|Serif])
 * <span style="color: #5a00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Scribus ([|Scribus.net])- free desktop publishing software

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