OPENOFFICE FOR USE IN EDUCATION

Openoffice is FREE software. And that means, it can be downloaded and installed on any number of PC's and you can also distribute copies of it legally. You can use it for any purpose including education. Ease of use is the high point of this software. All the office software is included in one package,such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, databases and more . Constantly being upgraded to add new features and languages, teachers and students can find Openoffice3 extremely easy to use. Core computer literacy skills can be easily taught and studied. Teachers can find this useful in preparing teaching materials as well as use it for administrative tasks. Openoffice is a complete suite of tools which every teacher and student can find irresistible.
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Computer literacy is being promoted as an essential life skill. Holding the mouse steady between the thumb and fingers a you click through,forms the first part of computer learning.Making it fun and an effective exercise at the same time is the mousercise. An interactive funfilled game as you become adept at using the computer mouse.
Whether you are a new learner,or not comfortable yet,with computer learning,this surely helps getting your fingers moving as required.The prompts and the different ways of using the mouse is shown,sure to make you adept in less than 10 minutes.

DIGITAL LEARNING-THE NEED OF THE HOUR

Education today needs teachers who value and know how to get their students engaged with computers and the internet.Schools all have computer classes but the internet access is restricted.Rightly so,they need guidance in use of internet tools for better learning experiences.Internet safety is a matter of concern for all.The following videos gives us food for thought,whether you are a parent,teacher,or even a student.

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Microsoft Word is used extensively by students,and teachers in the classroom and for submitting assignments. A picture when added to the assignment,brings out the creativity.Many use just the "copy,paste" method.But the whole assignment can be made more interesting when the images added are strategically placed and formatting is made use of.Text wrapping options can be used to make it visually appealling.
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Computers are the basic in this age of information technology.Many are adept at the use of computers depending on what thy use it for.Students are particularly finding it useful as they complete their projects in a given time frame whether they attend a regular school or do an course online. Many retired people and housewives are found just glued to their idiot boxes watching soaps that only serve to spoil their eyes and their thinking.Some have the inclination to learn and yet, they do not pursue learning to use the computers citing excuses.They will be better off if they make that effort to improve themselves and spend their valuable time in doing something useful for themselves and others.Some only want to check emails,see news,some want to watch faraway kids and grandkids on the webcam,and they depend on somebody to help them with basic stuff.I have seen many retired men and women putting to good use the computer and internet when their children are out at work. It takes a strong desire to want to keep abreast of the world and not go into depression watching the world go by. Basic computer courses are available online and free to use. Several tutorials also are available online,but the best is the bbc website which walks you through,depending on the kind of computer you have to work on. Basic internet beginners' course and how to make the ideal search is covered in this website.You form your own community on the web,and find newer hobbies online. And of course,your offline friends envy you and they also begin to learn.Suddenly, you realize that you are a part of that revolution called information technology,and you make your own contribution to society voicing your comments on a blog,or editing a wiki,or just uploading photos,videos or podcasts.

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