What is Microsoft Office Word?

Microsoft office word is a software helps you make your project or save/keep important information. With Microsoft word you can put a password on the project you make.

 

Why I used Word instead of other word processors

I used word rather than  any other word processor because my purpose was creating a document. You are entitled to way more features that other word processors because you pay for the software therefore they would have to give you a good full experience. Microsoft word is partnered with Windows therefore you would most likely be using that one in particular if you have a windows laptop as I do. Microsoft Word when I have to make letters, structures, mailings and reports.

 
How has it helped?

Microsoft has helped me a substantial amount. I have been able to make my work into a file by saving it. Also when I get more ideas I can come back to it anytime and I have easily been able to correct my mistakes with the spell checker. 



What did I use Word for?
I used Microsoft Word to do word documents, I was able to use headings and make nice layouts so my document would look appealing to people. I was able to type up what ideas I had in mind and my spelling and punctuation was on point at the end of it because when using word I was able to see where my grammar and spelling was inaccurate as it was underlined in red or green.

To communicate with teachers on the internet, we used school apps and websites to do so. For instance Edmodo is used to send work and get feedback. Let me get further into detail.

What is Edmodo?

Edmodo is an online networking application that takes the thoughts of an informal community and refines them, also makes it proper for a classroom. Edmodo is so students and teachers can reach out to each other and interface by sharing thoughts, issues, and supportive tips. A teacher is able to assign and mark work on Edmodo. Pupils can get assistance from the whole class on Edmodo

How to communicate with a teacher on Edmodo?

A teacher makes a group which includes a code; this code is for the students to join the group. A student has to sign up by using their email address and their name. When the students have joined the group they can upload their school work to receive feedback from the teacher. Also Edmodo allows a comment system which allows the teacher to give comments for the students regarding their work. A teacher can post if they will be absent or late to class so the students can be aware if the teacher will be attending class

You are able to add notes, links, files or alerts and polls directly to you message window by clicking on the tabs above. When sending your message you have a list of options to send it to anybody within your groups. It could be a certain teacher or a certain student or everyone in the whole group.

Why I Used Edmodo?

I used Edmodo because it's free. I am able to access it anywhere any time as long as I have an internet connection therefore I can hand in work and receive feedback from my teachers. I also used it because it is user friendly, I am able to use Edmodo with ease because the design and layout is straight forward and it is similar to social networking websites or apps. In addition to this I assume it is impressive for a school networking site because it has good features such as videos, quizzes, text, links and so on.

Email to communicate with the teacher.
Advantages of Email

• It is free - Once you get online. there is no further cost so you can email the teacher all you want
• Simple to reference - Sent and got messages and connections can be put away securely, coherently and dependably. It's a great deal simpler to arrange messages than paper.
• Simple to use - Once you're set up, sending and accepting messages is basic. That goes for a large group of other email functions. Data storage and contacts can be gotten to rapidly and effortlessly.
• Simple to organize - Approaching messages have headlines that mean you can delete messages without opening.

Disadvantages of Email

• When using email you might have to wait a long time to get a response
• Time Consuming - Over checking messages is so normal, however it is time squandered on a low esteem, aloof movement. Better to check more than once per day.
• Viruses - A virus could genuinely influence your PC. You should be aware of these and know how to manage a virus. Normally with an Email it would give you a warning like it will say beware of this message
• It Keeps Your Contacts In One Place - The more you use email, the more your contact list develops. You can keep every one of your contacts in one place, and also sort out them to streamline your life and efficiency.
• Email Can Help You Multitask - If you are somebody who is dependably in a hurry, email can help shorten the additional worry in your life. If you don't have the time to make a phone call, you can send a speedy email to the individual you have to connect with.

Presentation software for the presentation on interpersonal skills

Word Processing software

Microsoft Office Word is the best software to use when you want to create documents such as CV's, Reports and PDP. This is because it lays out your work into a file. From my experience it was easy to use when I was creating my CV because I could use the spell checker to find out those words that have typing errors so that I could correct them, and it makes it easier to replace words or phrases throughout the Word document by the Word recommendation. When you are typing you will be able to identify the grammatical errors and correct them because Microsoft Office Word underlines the word or phrase in red or green.  

 

Advantages of word processing.

• It is efficient, people can for the most part sort words quicker than they can compose using a pen. This implies they set aside less opportunity to make a record when writing.
• It makes your work appear clear, word processors have text styles that assistance make the record clear or simple to peruse when contrasted with various penmanship
• Word processors have programmed spell checking highlights that assistance in blunder disposal. They likewise take into account language structure rectification in specific occurrences.

Disadvantages of word processing.

• Not everybody can manage the cost of a PC which is fundamental in utilizing word processors
• Required for powered PC, when there is a power pass out, word processors can't be use since PCs oblige energy to work
• Some word processors have an excessive number of choices which make them hard to use for the individuals who don't have understanding

Why use Word Processing Software
Support for headers, footers, document bookmarks, a table of contents and footnotes may also be available. Word processing software gives you the ability to insert images into a document. You are able to create tables and columns to organise text  and make your layout look appealing.

Hello everyone,
                          My name is Calvin, I'm a 6th form student studying Cambridge Technical in IT. I am here to show you how to use IT to communicate effectively.
As an IT student I am going to complete the OCR Technical Level 3 course.
I will be going over these topics:

• Email to communicate with the teacher.
• Word Processing software for the CV, Reports, PDP.
• Presentation software for the presentation on interpersonal skills.
• Blogging software.
• Virtual Learning Environment platforms such as Edmodo. 

Blogging Software

What is a blogging software?

A blogging software is a program you use to create blogs. Making a blog is just a way to express your thoughts and feelings which can engage people's attention. People use blogging software's to put their blogs into a creative and attractive layout.

Disadvantages of blogging software

• Blogging software is huge due to the fact  that it is an open source and this is a similar explanation behind its ruin. As it is broadly used, it is dependably at the objective of programmers. 
• Blogging software's have lots of nonexclusive codes and plugins for consolidating usefulness into the site consequently, it could make the site react gradually decreasing the loading time.
• Plugins are there to upgrade the usefulness of the site yet, they could work the other path round as well. Using loads of modules will radically influence the performance of the site making it slower and diminishing the response time.

Advantages of blogging software

• Blogging programming projects are open source stages implying that designers can use the code composed and used as of now without modifying or beginning from the earliest starting point, 
• A good advantage of blogging software is the speed at which you're ready to make and begin using a site. You can make full on interfaces, applications and site with the assistance of APIs. 
• It enables you to concentrate on the content so posting an article is practically easy. Using an online blog programming to post articles is everything you can want.

Why use a blogging software

When using a blogging software you need ideas to be coming through so you can keep the content flowing. The more a person comes to your blog, the more likely they are to spend money but some blogging software's are free like BlogSpot.