Words and Images is a user friendly resource for English teachers. The modern language classroom needs to be computer literate. This book shows students how to effectively use word processing and desktop publishing software, multi-media (Powerpoint) presentations, how to access and write for the Internet, and how to build and use a language resource database.
Words and Images helps you develop multi-literacies in your classroom. A generously illustrated Black Line Master book, it takes students painlessly through a series of ‘How to exercises that will enhance all their electronic text products. Students are led through the steps which create pleasing presentations, and are shown the difference between effective layouts and ‘over the top' or confusing ones. The examples used are based on themes and exercises common in English classrooms.
No technical knowledge is required of the teacher. Just copy the instruction pages and see student work blossom.