The use of microsoft applications.

I have used many microsoft applications over my life long love with technology. I dont think I could cope with the daily struggle of life without the use of the microsoft applications.

 

 

 

 

I have used many applications such as Microsoft Word and it has many internal tools and features, such as spell check and  synonyms. As a dyslexic student I am so grateful for certain tools such as the ability to change fonts and text size as my brain does not like a white background with certain fonts. Thus these features have become invaluable to me and I feel will aid and assisit me so much in my teaching role. It also has utensils such as bold, underlining and highlightening text which again is a such a great tool for teaching as it can direct the eye of the student almost instantly. Lets not forget the amazing applications such a reference builder, biblography and table of contents all of which make learning a great deal easier.

 

I do not have experience at working with excel and the application doesn't feel user to me,  the interface between user and program I feel has been overlooked and therefore i avoid this at all cost. This would be a learning opportunity for me for my CPD to start to using the program and develop my skills further.

 

I love using windows 7 and find it very user friendly, I am not a huge fan of XP or windows 8 and once again this can be used as an opportunity for growth. Not all educational establishments will use the programs I am most comfortable with so I must make sure I am able to adapt to new situations and forms of technology or applications  which i may find myself teaching in so it would not make an impact upon the efficacy of the lesson.

 

 

Power point is another amazing application from microsoft and it can be used in all sorts of settings such as business, education, recreationally. Powerpoint has many applications which can aid in teaching. It enables a educator to have a lesson planned and use the power point as a template for the lessson to run from. The power point can have embeded videos and images which enhance the learner outcomes and the teaching experience. Powerpoint has the capacity to enage the visual learner and it can become interactive.