dc.contributor.author	Harkins, Amy	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Washington, Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2004-2006	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-10-07T13:21:51Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:29:10Z
dc.date.available	2009-10-07T13:21:51Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:29:10Z
dc.date.issued	2006-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/403	en_US
dc.description.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.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	crosscurricular intervention	en_US
dc.subject	Microsoft Word	en_US
dc.subject	computer projects	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Project method in teaching	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.title	Bringing Microsoft Word to Life: Using a Cross-Curricular Approach to Teach Microsoft Word	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Zahner, Jane	en_US
dc.description.committee	Webb, Jessica B.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Schmertzing, Lorraine	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed. S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US