Microsoft Word

	Technology serves as a bridge to more engaged, relevant, meaningful, and personalized learning˘all of which can lead to higher academic achievement. Research indicates that when technology is used appropriately, children learn more, even as measured by conventional tests (Newmann et al., 2001; Wenglinsky, 1998).
Where to find tutorials:	WikiVid: free short video tutorials Microsoft Tutorials: various tutorials Baycom Group: step-by-step tutorials Atomic Learning: fee based video tutorials Internet4Classrooms: teacher focused tutorials Better Solutions: step-by-step, basic to advanced tutorials
Books and Resources:	Word Workshop for Teachers, by Janet Caughlin, Tom Snyder Productions Make It with Office, by Vicki Sharp Visions Software Charts, Word, www.softwarecharts.com
Teacher Resources:	Microsoft's Lesson Plans Internet4Classrooms Creating Portfolios using Word and Excel (PDF download) Classroom Activities Sample (PDF download)

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