Session 1 KWLQ Framework

K:
- Basic information and use of different tools in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (Windows 2007)
- Basic communication tools offered online for collaboration, such as GoogleDocs.

W:
- How the programmes I know about and computer-based tools for communication can be used specifically in the Early Childhood Education setting (e.g. learning about the Productivity Tool to be covered in session 1)
- What can I specifically do with these tools in an everyday setting at the childcare (how would using these tools look like in a curriculum for children)

L:
- New functions in Microsoft office 2010, especially graphic tools which can help with presentations and design of documents (e.g. new functions available in editing pictures) .
- How to practically use the functions available for project work and presentations in particular, even for presentations in a childcare setting to children and teachers (e.g. collaboration tools which can be used for working on projects).

Q:
- Are there any tools in Microsoft Office which can be taught to children for learning purposes (e.g. a children's version of Microsoft Office which children can access and learn how to use the software)
- Are there any real examples of how preschool teachers creatively use Microsoft Office tools for their lessons and presentations which proved sucessful?
- What are some of the latest new software programs (besides Microsoft) which can aid preschool teachers in their work?