Module 5 Journal entry – Word Processing

A word processor is an application package that allows individuals to do word processing. Word processing can be used to prepare documents such as letters, reports, memos, books or any type of written communication (Richardson J. 2013)

Word Processing can be used to prepare tools that can be used in a classroom such as charts, flyers and flash cards. It was used to prepare a tool that will be used during a Science Lesson, of which the topic is Living and Non-Living Things. After taking all the necessary factors involved, such as the age and the kind of learners, I carefully designed a chart that will allow the sixteen students to skillfully apply their knowledge. During the preparation of this tool I included footer and header. Word art, shapes and colours were used to construct the chart. However, it was a wonderful learning experience because teaching and learning go hand in hand.

The chart about Living and Non-Living things will be used to facilitate one of my objectives for the lesson (Living and Non-Living Things). The children should be able to categorize at least 80% of the organisms and objects under the correct heading on the chart. As a class each student will be given one of the charts that was prepared. At the appointed time teacher will discuss with the students how to categorize each picture, then the students will be instructed to remove the pictures and place them under the correct heading.

Although, I did not have challenges completing some of the steps such as changing the page colour and using word art, I encountered some challenges that increased my knowledge. I learnt do text wrapping (that is placing words over image). Also, after identifying the pictures that were used I took quality time to insert them into the shapes that were used. The experience altogether has persuaded me that equipment is readily available to assist teachers, who are willing to in-cooperate technology in the teaching and learning process. The use of tools in the classroom will most definitely enhance learning as teachers cater for the different category of learners.

It is very important that each teacher analyze the students so they will be better equipped to teach them. For example the tool that I prepared can be improved to suit children at different levels. Curriculums are prepared according to the stage the students are expected to be at. Therefore, a teacher would plan accordingly. The chart can be re-constructed using the same pattern but more challenging pictures can be used to evaluate the student’s knowledge of the lesson. Also, the definition of Living and Non-Living things can be more detailed, according to the level of the students. According to (Microsoft (2015). Word 2007 training course and tutorials) Word Processing makes it possible to edit text and revise documents and the documents can look great.