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Word: Getting Started Instructional VideoWord: Getting Started Instructional Video
Publisher
GCFGlobal.org
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Grade
6th - Higher Ed
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:42
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2016
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Instructional Video

Word: Getting Started

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This Word: Getting Started instructional video also includes:
  • What's new in Office 2019?
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How does Microsoft Word help people make professional-looking documents? Scholars explore the Word interface and learn how to access a blank document in a matter of seconds. They also discover the Quick Access Toolbar and learn how to use Backstage View. 

84 Views 36 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

Computer Skills, microsoft word, basic computer skills, word processing

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals use Microsoft Word to type a reflection about the introductory video 

Classroom Considerations

  • Instructors should teach the lessons in order
  • Students may benefit from access to Microsoft Word for practice 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides a link to a helpful text lesson 
  • Narrator speaks clearly and slowly with effective pacing between topics 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2

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