02)+MS+Office+Tools+Overview


 * NOTE: Please help us customize this session to meet your needs. Complete the form below to indicate your comfort level/interest in Microsoft Office programs and share comments/questions in advance.**

Objective
Teachers will be able to utilize technology in a hands-on lab environment, build on their knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 programs (such as Word and PowerPoint), and explore how to use new features in these programs to create files with students in mind. Teachers will have the opportunity to create, save, and share materials/resources, utilizing the technology standards and tools they have discovered.

Goals

 * Learn how to access Technology Standards and Literacy Initiatives
 * Get familiar with the Microsoft Office Interactive Ribbon and File tab
 * Understand notable features/improvements to most popular Office programs
 * Apply hands-on experience in Office programs, focussing on Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (others TBD)

=Agenda=
 * Introductions
 * Discuss results of the Google form/survey
 * Discuss the most popular MS Office programs & focus for session
 * Word - Word processing, allows you to create and edit text as documents, reports, letters, etc.
 * PowerPoint - Presentation program, allows you to create and present material using text, images, audio, videos, etc.
 * Excel - Spreadsheet program, allows you to input/manipulate data, create graphs, calculate equations, etc.
 * Publisher - Desktop publishing, allows you to create newsletters, fliers, brochures, etc.
 * OneNote - Note taking program, allows you to make outlines, organize content into sections, etc.
 * Activities
 * Technology Standards & Literacy Initiatives
 * Key Features of MS Office 2010 and More
 * PowerPoint and Word Fundamentals
 * Hands-on lab
 * Q & A

=Technology Standards & Literacy Initiatives=
 * ISTE National Education Technology Standards (NETS)
 * Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21)

=Microsoft Office Interactive Ribbon and File tab=
 * Contextual Tabs
 * Coordinated formatting options (arrows for more), show/hide (double-click)
 * Home - fonts, paragraph spacing (defaults), etc.
 * Insert - elements to supplement test, organize data, etc.
 * Page Layout - margins, orientation, etc.
 * References - manage citations
 * Mailings - letters & envelopes
 * Review - spelling & grammar
 * View - rulers, gridlines, etc.
 * Format - appears when object is selected
 * Design - appears when editing headers & footers
 * File Tab
 * Replaces Office Button (2007), throwback to older versions
 * New (Ctrl+N)> Blank Document (or Templates) > Create (My Templates > OK)
 * Save As > older version as needed (97 - 2003)
 * Print (Ctrl+P) - Print button, Printer default, Settings buttons
 * Quick Access Toolbar
 * Shortcuts - Save, Undo/Redo, Spelling, Quick Print

=Notable features & improvements to most popular Office programs= >> media type="custom" key="7044269" >> [] =Hands-on Lab= =Q&A=
 * Word
 * Picture Tools/Format Tab - Recolor, Crop
 * Smart Art - list, process, cycle
 * Quick Parts - Fields, Building Blocks Organizer
 * PowerPoint
 * Themes - Design > live preview
 * Slide Transitions - Transitions > speed & slide advance options
 * Animations - custom & standard animations
 * SlideShare with presentation tips
 * Outlook
 * Inbox - organization (Rules) - predetermining mail direction to specific folders
 * Options - changing general settings to spell check email before sending, include a signature in email, etc.
 * Groups - creating multiple groups, sharing groups with other teachers
 * Address Book fix - changing default to remove incorrect school and select Global
 * Icon fix - resolving error that occurs on launch (e.g. ... bad image...)
 * Lift the hood & kick the tires!
 * Don't be bashful. We're here as a resource and to solve problems.

=Helpful Links= Getting started with Windows 7 Getting started with Office 2010 Download Office Training Office.com Web Based Training Interactive Guides to Find Office Menus and Toolbar Commands Office 2010 File Converters and Viewers Free Office 2010 Trial Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 for $9.99* Free Online Versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
 * **NOTE:** FZSD employees need 10 digit Program Code. Contact the Tech Dept. at DAO (636.240.2072).
 * **NOTE:** This is a Windows Live service called "Microsoft Office Web Apps". A Windows Live ID is required.