Word Processor

Create a document with different fonts and styles

Use tables to manage lists and format document for pictures

Insert photos from web or digital camera

Use Word Art and autoshapes

Create an instructional activity that practices language arts skills

Spreadsheet

Insert numerical data into a column

Format font, style, alignment, color of cells

Use formulas to compute sum or average of a row or column

Create a chart using non-adjacent rows or columns

Label the x and y axis of the chart with meaningful names

Use color coding on the chart to highlight concepts

Create an instructional activity with a spreadsheet

World Wide Web, Toolbox, TrackStar

Locate instructional activities related to a topic.

Evaluate web pages for accuracy, content, and accessibility

Create toolbox of web sites with list of web sites, URL and annotations

Write annotations of how web site can be used.

Locate sites for students, productivity or teacher.

Create toolbox of web sites with a suggested student activity for each site.

Create a toolbox to develop into  your Trackstar.

Create a TrackStar with instructional annotations for the students

Create a Web Worksheet using the Wizard.

Include a link to the Web Worksheet in the Trackstar.

Develop a lesson or unit wide activity that incorporates Trackstar.

Inspiration/Kidspiration Concept Mapping

Use diagram view to create main idea and sub-categories for a topic

Use arrows to indicate links between concepts

Include graphics to enhance the concepts

Include a link to a related web-site

Save concept map as a web page or a picture.

Create an instructional activity.

PowerPoint

Create a five-slide show

Use a background theme

Vary colors on each page to highlight concepts.

Change style of font, bullets

Insert graphics, photos, and word art

Use transitions, and build animations

Use sound for effect and focus

Create hyperlink to web page

Create non-linear buttons and return

Insert movies or other media as appropriate

Create an instructional activity to introduce a concept