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MS Word - Basic

Workshop Description:

Introductory course to the Microsoft Word program. In this course you will learn the concepts and tools of the word processing program. The student will know the tools that the Ribbon contains. You will obtain useful knowledge when making a document.

General Objective

  • It will define the concept of Microsoft Word.
  • You will learn the basics of Microsoft Word.
  • You will learn how to open and close the program.
  • You will know the difference between a blank document and a document with a preset layout.
  • You will identify the components of the screen.
  • You will be introduced to the Ribbon interface.
  • You will create documents with different types of formats.

Thematic Content Distribution

  • What is Microsoft Word?
  • How do I access Microsoft Word?
  • How do I create a new document?
  • How do I edit a created document?
  • Ribbon Components
  • How do I search for a document that has been created?
  • How do I save a document? Recognizing the difference between Save and Save As
  • Ways to select a text
  • Alignment of pages and lines.
  • Use of bullets, symbols and numbers
  • Combine vertical and horizontal sheets
  • Using the “Illustration” group in the “Insert” tab – Cover Page, Table, Pictures, Header and Footer, Page Numbers
  • Design tab “watermark”, “page color” and “page borders”

Educational Strategies

  • Situation-based learning
  • Individualized instruction
  • Simulations
  • Technology integration
  • Practical exercises using the computer
  • An electronic presentation will be used as a study guide

Workshop Procedures

Educational materials will be sent to the participants, which consists of a guide presentation made in PowerPoint. It will be sent by email, directly to the participants. A projector will be used with the program to show the participants the different concepts to be studied and they will apply it on their respective computers. Before starting the training, an email will be sent with the link to access the pre-test form and then the same procedure will be followed to carry out the post-test.

Bibliographical References

  • Anderson, G., Ferro, D. & Hilton, R. (2016). Connecting with Computer Science. MA: Cengage Learning.
  • Aulaclic.com. Curso PowerPoint 2016. Disponible en: http://www.aulaclic.es/excel-2013/curso/Temario.htm
  • Frye, C. D. (2010). Microsoft Word 2010 Plain & Simple. NY: Microsoft Press.