EDCI 270 Name: _______________________________

Course project theme: ________________________ Lab Section: __________________________

MS Office Workout: Word Processing
Explanation/grading sheet

Purpose of this workout:
The key purposes of this workout include giving you experience: a) searching, evaluating, and selecting
appropriate lesson plans based on your selected course theme; and b) composing, formatting, and publishing
specific documents using two different types of word processors. You will produce two 1 to 3 page lesson plans
that relates to your course theme. For example, if your course theme focuses on ecology you might go on-line
and find two different lesson plans about the study of different aquatic habitats. You would then adapt those
lesson plans (make sure you include a proper citation for the work that you are using) to fit your intended
audience. Based on the assignments requirements listed below, produce one document within each of the two
different word processing programs. (Example: http://tstueve.weebly.com/workout-1.html )
Skills needed to accomplish:
Ability to research various on-line lesson plan sources, identify related plans, and adapt a specific plan to
your selected course theme.
Use of word processing formatting techniques that include font size and type changes, alignment
adaptations, use of bulleted lists, borders, shading, etc.
Insertion, sizing, and use of tables and graphics/pictures
Ability to use, compare, and strategically select various types of word processors based on project
requirements
Procedure to accomplish this workout:
1. Read Chapter 2 of MSO-010
2. Re-read the Level 1 (pgs. 42-55) and Level 2 (pgs. 55-60). Note all of the different techniques that are
discussed within those levels.
3. Visit one or more on-line lesson plan library sources (or find one in the library or Technology Resource
Center (3
rd
floor of BRNG)). To find on-line sources, use a keyword phrase such as K-12 lesson plans in
your Internet search engine (e.g., Google).
4. Review page 50 of the MSO-10 text as an example of how to design your finished lesson plan format.
5. Edit your rough draft to make sure it is concise, easy to read, and conveys a clear procedure.
6. For one of your lesson plans, use Microsoft Word and create a document that includes the following:
It should be between 1 and 3 pages (single spaced).
It should incorporate a relevant picture or graphic that has been properly proportioned.
Divide the document into appropriate sections and adapt headings, fonts, and alignment for those
sections as needed.
Use tables, borders, columns, and other formatting techniques as is needed and appropriate. NOTE:
use your discretion on what formatting you include. Dont overuse formatting (e.g., too many fonts
and font sizes) that distracts from the content of the message.
You must include a reference (e.g., footnote or reference page) that indicates where you obtained your
lesson plan (see example on pg. 50 of the MSO-010text).
Spell check and grammar check your lesson plan
Submit a copy of this Explanation/grading sheet and your document as determined by your lab
instructor.
7. Using a different lesson plan, use Google Docs and create a second document that includes all of the
formatting listed in step #6 above.
8. After completing the two documents using the different word processors, write a 1-2 paragraph explanation
of what differences you found in the processors and what benefits or limitations you noted for each.
(20 points possible)
Grading based on:
____ (4 pts.) Content of the lesson plans was clearly and concisely articulated and referenced and both plans
were well focused on the selected course theme.
____ (5 pts.) All key elements (e.g., procedures, resources, assessment) of the lesson plans were included and
fully explained
____ (2 pts.) An appropriate picture/graphic was incorporated and formatted within each of the documents
____ (5 pts.) Various formatting structures were appropriately included (e.g., tables, alignment, font sizing and
style, shading, borders, bullet/number lists, header/footer) within both documents
____ (4 pts.) A clearly written document summarized the comparison between the two different word
processors.
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