[09/16] How to use a word processing program in the classroom

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URL: http://esl.about.com/library/lessons/bl_wordprocess.htm

Level: ESL students on all levels

Aim: Group production of high quality computer generated reports

Activity: Developing a report in English created on the computer with a word processing program. This report should be thought of as a project to be completed over a number of weeks.

First of all, a teacher divides students into several groups. Each group should include 2 computer savvy students and two students who are not comfortable using the computer. Each group should choose one topic, research and present about it, and then give the final printed-out product to other group members. In this process, students would use various computer tools such as spell-checking, on-line dictionary, thesaurus capabilities, and grammar check. Also, skilled students at using a word program would help unskillful students, so that they can learn the skill from their peers.
Although this lesson plan is basically for ESL students, I think it can be applicable to any classes. If I were to use this lesson in my art class, I would use it for some projects such as researching a famous artist or a specific art trend, designing an art exhibition, and planning a group art work.