Microsoft Office 2007 Transitional Training
An Online Resource for Harford County Public School Employees

The Plan to Transition to Microsoft Office 2007:

· Microsoft Office 2003 will be updated to Microsoft Office 2007 on all Harford County Public Schools’ school-based computers by

June 2, 2008.

· To prepare instructional staff for this transition, professional development will be offered during the fourth quarter of 2007-2008.

· The Technology Liaison will be the lead trainer in each school for the professional development.

· Each school administrator will develop a schedule for the school-based training.

The Goal: At the end of the training, participants will be able to transition successfully from Office 2003 to Office 2007 through understanding and use of the new navigation features in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel 2007. Note: the training does not allow time to develop additional skills. Instructional staff interested in learning new skills should consider registering for a technology literacy course offered through Continuing Professional Development.

Training Modules: Each training module offers a similar structure:

· An opportunity to connect to prior knowledge and build new knowledge

· An opportunity to apply new knowledge

· Additional links to resources and follow-up activities for extended support

Choose Your Training Module: To meet the diverse needs of instructional staff, three training modules have been prepared. Each participant should select the training model that most closely addresses their learning needs. Click the links below to learn more about each training module:

v Online Training Module – recommended for the experienced, self-motivated user who has access to the Internet, Office 2007 and Adobe Reader

v 1 Hour Training Module – recommended for the experienced user who needs little support

v 2 Hour Training Module - recommended for the less experienced user who prefers hands-on practice with support

NOTE: Participants who have prior knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 and have successfully transitioned to the new environment should contact their administrator to provide instructional support during the trainings.

Follow-up Activities click this link for a list of additional resources and follow-up activities

Online Training Module Back
Office Online: An Independent Training Module Note: The participant will need access to the Internet, Office 2007 and Adobe Reader to complete this training
Learning Needs	Agenda
ü I use Word, PowerPoint, and Excel frequently. ü I prefer a self-paced learning environment. ü I am good at meeting deadlines and working independently.	1. Establish Prior Knowledge and Build New Knowledge: Review the online video tutorials listed below to learn about the new features in Microsoft Office 2007: a. Introducing the New 2007 Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/office07_wn/ b. Word 2007: Using the New 2007 Word Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/wrd07_intro c. Excel 2007: Using the New 2007 Excel Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/ex07_intro d. PowerPoint 2007: Using the New 2007 PowerPoint Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/ppt07_intro 2. Apply New Knowledge: a. Open Word 2007 and complete a walk-through of the software by following the six exercises in the document “Introduction to the New Interface” b. On the Ribbon, click the Get Started Tab and use the Interactive Guide to find a command. This is a powerful resource that will help you find Office 2003 commands in Office 2007 c. File Management for Office 2007: learn about the new file formats for Office 2007 and how to transition from Office 2003 d. Practice using the software by completing the following activities: i. Word activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction ii. PowerPoint activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction iii. Excel activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard IV: Assessment for Administration and Instruction 3. Follow-up Activities: Click this link for a host of follow-up learning activities and support.

1 Hour Training Module	Back
Office Light: A One Hour Face-to-Face Training Module
Learning Needs	Agenda
ü I use Word, PowerPoint, and Excel frequently. ü I know and use the tools in Word, PowerPoint and Excel for instruction. ü I prefer a fast-paced environment with independent time for exploration when learning technology tools.	1. Establish Prior Knowledge: Launch Word 2007 and participate in a group discussion to determine the features in Office 2007 that are the same in Office 2003. 2. Build New Knowledge: a. Use the Office 2007 Vocabulary Words document (with or without definitions) as a resource while the instructor provides a ‘hands-on’ walk through of the new features in Word 2007 OR b. Open Word 2007 and complete an independent walk-through of the software by following the six exercises in the document “Introduction to the New Interface” c. On the Ribbon, click the Get Started Tab and use the Interactive Guide to find a command. This is a powerful resource that will help you find Office 2003 commands in Office 2007 d. File Management for Office 2007: learn about the new file formats for Office 2007 and how to transition from Office 2003 3. Apply New Knowledge: Practice using the software by completing the following activities as time permits. a. Word activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction b. PowerPoint activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction c. Excel activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard IV: Assessment for Administration and Instruction 4. Follow-up Activities: Click this link for a host of follow-up learning activities and support.

2 Hour Training Module Back
Office Regular: A Two Hour Face-to-Face Training Module
Learning Needs	Agenda
ü I use Word, PowerPoint, and Excel sometimes. ü I need support to understand and apply the features when I learn software tools.	1. Establish Prior Knowledge: Launch Word 2007 and participate in a group discussion to determine the features in Office 2007 that are the same in Office 2003. 2. Build New Knowledge: a. Use the Office 2007 Vocabulary Words document (with or without definitions) as a resource while the instructor provides a ‘hands-on’ walk through of the new features in Word 2007 OR b. Open Word 2007 and complete an independent walk-through of the software by following the six exercises in the document “Introduction to the New Interface” c. On the Ribbon, click the Get Started Tab and use the Interactive Guide to find a command. This is a powerful resource that will help you find Office 2003 commands in Office 2007 d. File Management for Office 2007: learn about the new file formats for Office 2007 and how to transition from Office 2003 3. Apply New Knowledge: Practice using the software by completing the following activities with instructor support. a. Word activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction b. PowerPoint activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction c. Excel activity This exercise supports the Maryland Teacher Technology Literacy Standard IV: Assessment for Administration and Instruction 4. Follow-up Activities: Click this link for a host of follow-up learning activities and support.

Follow-up Activities: Back

Vocabulary Documents:

Office 2007 Vocabulary Words: a Word document for keeping notes about Office 2007 features

Office 2007 Vocabulary Words and Definitions: a Word document with definitions of Office 2007 features

Online Videos: Review the online video tutorials for deeper understanding of the new features

a. Introducing the New 2007 Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/office07_wn/

b. Word 2007:

Using the New 2007 Word Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/wrd07_intro

1. Word Intermediate: http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/wrd07_interm

2. Word Advanced http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/wrd07_adv

c. Excel 2007:

Using the New 2007 Excel Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/ex07_intro

1. Excel Intermediate: http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/ex07_interm

2. Excel Advanced http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/ex07adv

d. PowerPoint 2007:

Using the New 2007 PowerPoint Interface and Using and Minimizing the Ribbon

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/ppt07_intro

1. PowerPoint Intermediate: http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/ppt07_interm

Help Documents:

Introduction to the New Interface: available through permission of the University of Akron.

Introduction to Office 2007 and the New Features: a slideshow in collaboration with Joan Cable

An Office 2007 Scavenger Hunt: provide by Peg Kueberth

HCPS User Support Team SharePoint Resource for Office 2007 Note: To access this web site, you must be on an HCPS computer.

Quizzes to Check for Understanding

Excel Quiz: 5 questions

Word Quiz:5 questions

PowerPoint Quiz: 5 questions