Applications

As adults, depending on our circumstances, we need to apply computer applications.  Even so, we might not realize how important computers are and will be to our students.  The students that we are preparing for adulthood will be encountering computer applications that have not yet been created.  For this reason, it is important that students have opportunities to solve problems and do projects now in preparation for the future.  Let's take a look at examples of ways to apply different microsoft applications to assist us in lesson plans as well as providing technology opportunities for our students. 

http://www.microsoft.com/education/lessonplans.mspx

 

Here are some ideas for using the macromedia suite.

http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us/webdes/mx2004final.htm


There are many online open source materials for students to use.  Here are a few sites that will give you some freeware options.

http://www.openoffice.org/
http://www.freeware-guide.com/