English WorkshopEnglish Workshop

Computer Integration in Computer Integration in the Classroomthe Classroom

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of EducationDepartment of Education

English Workshop: Computer English Workshop: Computer Integration in the Classroom Integration in the Classroom

• Duration: – Twenty-four (24) hours.

• Description:– Basic computer skills

integrating Microsoft Office Suite® in the classroom as an effective tool for the teaching-learning process.

General ObjectivesGeneral Objectives

• Recognize the importance of integrating technology and the Standards of Excellence for the English Program in the curriculum.

• Make use of the available technology to obtain a dynamic and effective teaching-learning process in tune with the new era.

General ObjectivesGeneral Objectives• Utilize the applications of Microsoft Office

Suite® to prepare materials and lesson plans that integrate the computer into the curriculum.

• Create documents that are pertinent to the teaching-learning process using the Microsoft Office Suite®.

• Use basic functions of Microsoft Internet Explorer® and Microsoft Outlook® to do effective research from the Web, send, receive e-mail and integrate the use of the Internet in the classroom.

Content:Content:

• Define the importance of integrating technology and the Standards of Excellence in the curriculum.

• The use of the available technology in the classroom.

– Microsoft Office Suite®

Standards of ExcellenceStandards of Excellence

– Review the Standards of Excellence for the English Program. {See Appendix 1}

– Discuss how the teacher can integrate these standards with technology in the curriculum.

Microsoft Word®Microsoft Word®

• Brainstorm with teachers what can be done with Microsoft Word® in the classroom.

• Use Microsoft Word® to create an electronic dictionary to reinforce reading concepts. {See Appendix 2}

• Use Microsoft Word® to prepare a template for lesson planning. {See Appendix 3}

Microsoft Word®Microsoft Word®

• Use Microsoft Word® to design a story map. {See Appendix 4}

• Use Microsoft Word® to design a rubric. {See Appendix 5}

• Use Microsoft Word® to create a brochure to promote tourism. {See Appendix 6}

Microsoft PowerPoint®Microsoft PowerPoint®

• Brainstorm with the teachers what can be done with Microsoft PowerPoint® in the classroom.

• Use Microsoft PowerPoint® to prepare an autobiographical presentation. {See Appendix 7}

• Design an interactive lesson module. {See Appendix 8}

Microsoft PowerPoint®Microsoft PowerPoint®

• Prepare Karaoke to analyze music lyrics. {See Appendix 9}

• Prepare a presentation for an open dialogue. {See Appendix 10}

Microsoft Excel®Microsoft Excel®

• Brainstorm with the teachers what can be done with Microsoft Excel® in the classroom.

• Use Microsoft Excel® to create a time line. {See Appendix 11}

• Use Microsoft Excel® to create graphic organizers. {See Appendix 12}

Microsoft Excel®Microsoft Excel®• Use Microsoft Excel® to create a

spelling test. {See Appendix 13}• Use Microsoft Excel® to create a

number graph and picture graph from a polled survey. {See Appendix 14}

• Use Microsoft Excel® to create a Fact and Opinion Quiz that allows two possible answers and positive feedback when correct. {See Appendix 15}

Microsoft Internet Explorer® Microsoft Internet Explorer® & Microsoft Outlook®& Microsoft Outlook®

• Brainstorm with the teachers what can be done with Microsoft Internet Explorer® in the classroom.

• Use Microsoft Outlook® to send an Email message to your students with an attachment created in word preferably the rubric or that has been already created. {See Appendix 16}

• Use Microsoft Internet Explorer to research events that have happened on your birthday. {See Appendix 17}

Appendix 1: Standards of Appendix 1: Standards of ExcellenceExcellence

• Teachers should have a copy of the Standards of Excellence for the English Program open.

• Ask if the teachers present have had experience integrating the standards to their every day class content.

• Discuss and establish that under each one of the Content Standards are Performance Standards and Assessment Standards.

• Mention these standards are meant to be developed through the use of any literature-based text.

• Look at this presentation of the four Content Standards for the English Program with its description. Standards of Excellence.

Appendix 2: Electronic Dictionary Appendix 2: Electronic Dictionary TemplateTemplate

• In this activity you will create an Electronic Dictionary Template. This Template can be used to reinforce reading concepts.

• Look at this example of a blank Electronic Dictionary Template then create one using the suggested steps below but remember to use your own creativity in your design.

• In Word, go to File and select New. Click on the Template button in the bottom right corner then double click Blank Document.

• Go to the Drawing Toolbar choose the Insert WordArt icon to choose a WordArt design you like and click OK.

• Type in a letter, once as a capital letter and once as a lowercase letter. Click OK.

• Click in the middle of your WordArt design, and drag it to the top left hand corner of the page.

• Go to the Drawing Toolbar choose the Text Box icon to. Drag the cross tool to make a box to fit for a kid's name. Click inside it, and type the words: Your Name.

• Insert another text box. Click in the middle of it, then click on a corner and drag it to make it bigger. Click Inside and type: Enter Your Word Here. Go to Edit, choose Select All, and then go to the Format toolbar and make your text bigger and bolder.

• Add another text box. Inside this one, type: What does your word mean?

• Add another text box underneath this one. Inside, type: Put a picture here.

• When finished with your page design, go to File and choose Save. Name your file for your assigned letter. It will automatically save as a template.

• After the template is done launch Word and go to File chose New. Open the letter template you need.

• Click the first text box once so it is highlighted, and type in your name. Repeat this step to fill in the box for your word and what it means. For the text box that asks for a picture, select Insert, Picture, and Clip Art, and choose a special illustration that will help understand what the word means.

• Go to File and choose Save. In Save In, choose a place to save. Name your document for the word it represents and click Save.

Appendix 3: Create a TemplateAppendix 3: Create a Template• In this activity you will learn to create a

Template. The template you will use as an example to follow will be a lesson planning template.

• Use this Template Example for lesson planning and follow a similar pattern but always remember to use your own creativity.

• On the File menu, click New.• Click the General tab and then click Blank

Document.• Under Create New in the lower-right

corner, click Template.• Click OK.

• Create a Template for lesson plans. • Create and format the document as you normally

would include styles, headers, footers, tables, and so forth.

• From the File menu, click Save As, and in the File Name box, type a name for your template. In the Save As Type list, select Document Template.

• The Templates folder appears in the Save In box. Save the new template in the Templates folder so it can be easily retrieved and used to create other documents based on its characteristics.

• Click Save.• To use the template, on the File menu, click New. You

will see different tabs with different names containing the various templates that came with Word 2000. The template you just created should be on the General tab.

• Click the name of the template and then click OK. You have now created a new file based on your test template, but the template itself has not been opened or changed in any way. Since this is a new document, even though it's based on an existing template, you need to give it a new name.

Appendix 4: Story MapAppendix 4: Story Map

• In this activity you will create a story map using Microsoft Word®. This story map can be used in class to analyze the plot of a short story.

• Open Microsoft Word®.• Go to File and choose Page Setup.• Choose Page Orientation Landscape {the story map fits

better in this orientation}.• Go to the Drawing Toolbar choose the Line instrument and

design the story map.• Go to the Drawing Toolbar choose the Text Box icon to fill

in story map.• Go to the Drawing Toolbar choose the Insert WordArt icon

to choose a WordArt design you like and click OK.• Fill in the title of the story being analyzed.• Fill in the text boxes while analyzing the story.• Examples of story maps.

Appendix 5: Create a RubricAppendix 5: Create a Rubric• In this activity, you will create a rubric model that will

be useful to assess complex and subjective criteria.• Look at these examples of Rubric Templates.• Plan the content; determine the concepts to be

taught. • Choose the criteria to be evaluated and name what is

to be produced. • Use a range to rate performance; focus on measuring

a stated or learning objective. • Write clear, concise specifications based on criteria

that are observable. • Share the rubric with students before they hand in any

work that is to be produced. • Evaluate the end product. Compare individual

students' work with the rubric to determine whether they have mastered the content.

• Open Microsoft Word®.• Go to Table and choose Insert and in the sub

menu choose Table.• In the Insert Table box choose the number of

columns and rows needed for your rubric.• If necessary move the lines of columns and

rows in order to accommodate the information of your rubric.

• Fill in your table with the necessary information that will help you describe the task or performance that this rubric is designed to evaluate.

• Once finished save your rubric.• Go to File and Click Save, the save as dialogue

box will appear. • In file name write a name that will identify your

rubric and click save.

Appendix 6: Puerto Rico Appendix 6: Puerto Rico Tourism BrochureTourism Brochure

• In this activity we will create different brochures to promote Puerto Rico’s tourism.

• Look at this document of information on Puerto Rico and keep it open to be used in conjunction with your brochure.

• Open Microsoft Word®.• Go to file and choose New.• In the New Window choose the Publications tab.• Choose brochure and make sure where it says Create New

that Document is selected; the click OK.• A two page document template will appear with instructions

on how to create a brochure, review its contents quickly and start planning how your brochure is going to look.

• Use the document of the information on Puerto Rico and design your brochure. {Remember you can copy and paste specific information and pictures, but you can also change fonts, sizes, and colors}.

• This activity can be adapted into any class just look for different information on any specific topic and have your students create brochures.

Appendix 7: This Is MeAppendix 7: This Is Me• In this activity, you will use PowerPoint to

create an autobiographical presentation called This Is Me.

• Look at this example This Is Me, remember to be creative and only use this as a guide.

• Plan the content which you will use to create your presentation.

• Think of all the things you would like to include in your presentation.

• Open Microsoft Power Point®.• Click Blank Presentation.

• Choose Title and Text layout.• Click in the “Click to add title” text box, and

then type This Is Me.• Click in "Click to add text" text box, then the

categories that will be used in this presentation.

• For each category you need to create a new slide.

• You can choose a variety of layouts for all the information that you will use to create this autobiographical presentation.

• Some examples you can include in this presentation can be: “This is me”, “This is my family”, “This is my pet”, “This is what I like to do”, and “This is my favorite things”, etc...

• After the project is set up don’t forget to include the navigation buttons and include all the hyperlinks.

Appendix 8: Interactive Lesson Appendix 8: Interactive Lesson ModuleModule

• In this activity, you will use PowerPoint to create an interactive lesson module for any class on any skill intended for teaching.

• The contents of any lesson module should include the following items:– Introduction of Lesson Module {Title & Credits to the Author}– Objective– Pre-Test– Lesson {Various Activities}– Post-Test– Conclusion

• Look at the example of an Interactive Lesson Module, and create one based on the contents mentioned before. Remember that the module can have links to other programs also.

• Plan the content which you will use to create your Interactive Lesson Module and jot down your ideas for your project.

• Think of all the things you would like to include in your Interactive Lesson Module, if you need to prepare material in another program do so you should have everything you need to prepare this project.

• Open Microsoft Power Point®.• Click Blank Presentation.• Choose Title and Text layout.• Click in the “Click to add title” text box, and

then type The Name of Your Project.• Click in "Click to add text" text box, and then

type Your Name {credits}.• For the contents of your Interactive Lesson

Module you may need to create new slides.• You can choose a variety of layouts for all the

information that you will use to create this Interactive Lesson Module.

• After the project is set up don’t forget to include the navigation buttons and include all the hyperlinks.

Appendix 9: Karaoke Appendix 9: Karaoke • In this activity, you will use PowerPoint to create a presentation

to analyze the lyrics of music with your students.• Plan your lesson, choose the lyrics and find the music in midi or

wav file form.• Look at the example of a Karaoke Lesson, and create one

based on the lyrics and music available.• Open Microsoft Power Point®.• Click Blank Presentation.• Choose Title and Text layout.• Click in the “Click to add title” text box, and then type The

Name of the Song.• Click in "Click to add text" text box and then type The Name

Of The Person Or Group That Interprets the Song.• For the contents of your Karaoke Lesson you may need to

create new slides.• You can choose a variety of layouts for all the information that

you will use to create this Karaoke Lesson.• After having the lyrics written down on various slides you can

add the music to the presentation.

• In order for the music to play continuously throughout the presentation you must follow these steps.

– On the slide where the lyrics begin you must add the sound icon.

– Go to Insert and choose Movies and Sounds; from the submenu choose Sound from File.

– In Insert Sound locate the music file and click OK. – The Sound Icon will appear right click this icon and from

the menu choose Edit Sound Object.– In Sound Options under Play Options click where it says

Loop until stopped and make sure it is marked.– Go to Slide Show and Choose Custom Animation.– Choose the Multimedia Settings Tab under While Playing

click where it says continue slide show and make sure it’s marked.

– In Stop Playing choose After Slides but here you must put in the number of slides, if your show has 15 slides put after 15 slides. Make sure it’s marked and the number is correct.

– Then click OK.• Now you can preview your karaoke presentation from the

beginning and sing the lyrics afterwards analyze the lyrics with your students.

Appendix 10: Open Dialogue Appendix 10: Open Dialogue • In this activity you will create a brief presentation

to create an open dialogue; this can be used in class for oral communication exercises.

• Look at this example of an open dialogue.• Plan the content for the dialogue you are going to

create.• Open Microsoft PowerPoint®.• Choose any of the text layouts you prefer using.• Create your Open Dialogue presentation.• After completing your presentation share it with

others and practice the dialogues.

Appendix 11: Time LineAppendix 11: Time Line• In this activity you will create a Time Line of the

important events in your life; this example can be used in any many different manners.

• Look at these examples of a Time Line created in Microsoft Excel®.

• Plan the content to be included in your Time Line.• Open Microsoft Excel®.• Select the amount of rows and columns needed.• Use fill color options to format these rows and

columns.• Use all available tools on the drawing toolbar like

Line, Arrow, AutoShapes, etc…• Create your time line.• Remember to be creative use whatever tools you

have available.

Appendix 12: Graphic Appendix 12: Graphic OrganizersOrganizers

• In this activity you will create different Graphic Organizers that will aide in the teaching learning process.

• Look at these examples of Graphic Organizers created in Microsoft Excel®.

• Plan the content to be included in your Graphic Organizers.

• Open Microsoft Excel®.• The columns and rows are your canvas where you

will draw the different graphic organizers.• Use all available tools on the drawing toolbar like

Line, Arrow, AutoShapes, etc…• Create your Graphic Organizers.• Remember to be creative use whatever tools you

have available.

Appendix 13: Spelling TestAppendix 13: Spelling Test• In this activity you will create a spelling test that will

keep score for the correct answers.• Look at this example of a Spreadsheet Spelling Test.• Plan the content of your spelling test.• Open Microsoft Excel®.• Follow these instructions but remember the final way

your example will look is based on your creativity.• Column C will be for you to put the numbers for your

spelling words.• Column D will be where you type your spelling words. • Click in A1 and write the name for your spelling test.• Column B will be where students’ type in the spelling

word as you dictate them.• Leave row 2 empty so it can be filled with color for a

border later

• From A2 down leave empty so it can be filled with color for a border later.

• From C3 down start putting the numbers for your spelling words this will be hidden later.

• From D3 down start writing the spelling words these will be hidden later.

• In E3 Type "=IF(B3=D3,1,0)" without the quotes.

• Click on E3, put your cursor on the little square and wait until it changes to a plus sign, and drag it down so it is next to the last spelling word (Ex. E20)

• Click on cell B20 and type in “=SUM (E1:E20)” without the quotes.

• Hide rows C and D by selecting the columns and going to Format, Column, Hide.

• Teacher dictates the words while the students type the words in Column B.

• The score is displayed in cell B20.

Appendix 14: SurveyAppendix 14: Survey• In this activity you will tally a survey and create a number graph

and a picture graph to represent the results of your survey.• Create a simple survey on pets this can be done orally and you

may tally results using any sheet of paper.• Open Microsoft Excel®• Look at this example Survey Graph.• Instructions for a number graph based on the survey:

- Type in the result numbers in cells in row 1.- Go to Insert, Chart and select the 3D kind, type in the cells’ cell reference (ex. A1) you typed in before where it says “Data range”.- Click on finish.- Click on the graph and on the top type in the name of the first pet.- Do this repetitively until you are done.- Move the text boxes to where they go in the chart.

• Instructions for a picture graph based on the survey:- Type in the names of the animals each in a different cell. - Use the pictures from the worksheet labeled animal pictures for survey and Copy and paste them into Excel. - Copy and paste them as needed to show your information in the right column.

Appendix 15: Fact & Opinion QuizAppendix 15: Fact & Opinion Quiz• In this activity you will use Microsoft Excel® to create a

quiz which gives you the alternative to enter two possible answers and also provides feedback if answer is correct.

• Open Microsoft Excel®.• Use this example as reference Fact and Opinion Quiz you

can create any type of quiz just use these instructions and see what turns up.

• Write the quiz as completely as possible. In columns E and F list the possible answers.

• Put an equation in the cell in column G which compares the response to the possible answers Example =OR(D3=E3,D3=F3)

• Put an equation in the cell in column H this tells what to do if the answers match. Example =IF(G6,"Great Job!","")

• Highlight the columns which contain the possible answers and the OR equation (columns E, F & G)

• Choose the Format menu, select Columns and then select Hide

Appendix 16: Email Appendix 16: Email • In this activity, you will use Microsoft Outlook® to

send your students an email message and in this message you will include an attachment of your rubric or story board to them.

• Open Microsoft Outlook®.• Click New Mail Message. Click in To… text box, and

type the recipients email address.• Click in Cc… text box, to type in additional recipients

email addresses.• Click in Subject, type in the subject information.• Click in message body, type and format message text.• After message is written click the Insert File button.

Select file to attach, select from Look In drop-down list select the file the click Insert.

• Click Send only if you have an Internet Connection ready if not save message and send at a later time.

Appendix 17: Research Report Appendix 17: Research Report • In this activity you will do research using the Internet to find

out what important events happened the day you were born then you can prepare a written and present an oral report about those events.

• You must be connected to do this activity.• Start Microsoft Internet Explorer®.• You might want to use these addresses as reference:

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/archive.html http://features.yahoo.com/history/http://www.440.com/twtd/today.html http://www.historynet.com/tih/ http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/ http://www.infoplease.com/cgi-bin/dayinhistory http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/

• Once finished finding information on the events that happened on the day you were born now you can use other applications such as Microsoft Word® so you can begin writing a report of those events.

• Once finished writing your report you can do an oral report from it.

ReferencesReferences• Microsoft Productivity in the Classroom.

Language Arts / Social Studies. Edition 3.• Department of Education, Government of

Puerto Rico. English Program Standards of Excellence August 2000.

• Lonely Planet: http://aolsvc.travel.aol.com/travel/lonely_planet/mexico_and_caribbean/puerto_rico/index.html

• Puerto Rico Tourism Company Travel Guide:http://www.gotopuertorico.com