Microsoft Word

        After reading the word tutorial I feel that I have a better understanding of what word has to offer. The tutorial allowed me to get an in-depth look into all that word has in its program. One tool that I thought was interesting was the hyperlink tool. I think that this tool would be useful when creating a web quest or an interactive document for students to follow. Having the hyperlink allows students to click the link rather than having to search the web.
       Another tool that I found to be useful is the text box tool. This tool can be used when students are creating a document and want to add text into the document; especially if they want to write over a picture. The comment tool is another useful tool when editing student work and allowing students to peer edit student writing. I have used the comment tool in the past when editing my friend's papers. This tool allows my friends to read my corrections and then choose whether to keep them or delete them.
       Some of the new tools that I learned about through reading the word tutorial include; restricting editing, translate, and citations. I was unaware that any of these features existed. Restricting editing would be useful when sharing a document with students and not wanting them to interfere with the document and not get distracted by trying to add to or take away from it. The translate tool would also be helpful when writing letters or papers. This allows you to ensure that the writing makes sense and translates properly. Lastly, the citations tool would be extremely helpful when writing research papers or completing research projects in school. This tool allows you to cite your research and ensure that it is done correctly.
       The mail merge support page was very informational. I learned how to create a mail merge and all of what that entails. I believe that mail merge would be useful for all teachers; especially when a teacher has a larger class and needs to send out letters to parents or faculty. I think that mail merge will take some time for me to get used to but it is definitely something that I will use in my own classroom.
        Overall, I believe that word has a lot to offer and can be used everyday in the classroom; for most activities. Students as well as teachers can use word and the tools that are out there. I think that the tutorial will help both students and teachers to become more comfortable when using word.