Bringing Microsoft Word to Life: Using a Cross-Curricular Approach to Teach Microsoft Word
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Authors
Harkins, Amy
Issue Date
2006-05
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
crosscurricular intervention , Microsoft Word , computer projects
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Abstract
A group of high school students in a computer applications class was involved in a crosscurricular
intervention that included other classes. The students were given a pretest and posttest
to determine the knowledge level and skills regarding basic computer applications, specifically
Microsoft Word. The students were given a pre- and post-intervention attitudinal survey to
establish the level of motivation and attitudes of the students when implementing computer
applications, including Microsoft Word. Using a Microsoft Word textbook, the students
completed a unit that introduced concepts. Then, computer projects from core content classes
were used to build a deeper understanding. Projects were scored using a teacher-developed,
standardized rubric. The students' scores from the intervention group were then compared to
student scores from the non-intervention group. The comparison indicated an improvement in
the knowledge and skills level of the students in the intervention group. However, the preattitudinal
and post-attitudinal surveys did not indicate much difference between the two groups.
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Publisher
Valdosta State University
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