The Meaning of the Word

     Growing up as a digital native, computers were introduced into my schooling at very early age. And with the introduction of computers came the introduction of Microsoft Word. Students and teachers alike use Word in so many different ways, for a variety of subjects and projects. I started having to use Word just to write short journals, and was about to learn how to obnoxiously begin to put use Word-Art as every single one of my titles. It is simple enough to start using with elementary age kids, like they talk about in Chapter 9 of Tech Tactics. Being able to introduce the Word program to young children, helps teachers keep everyone on the same technology wavelength. Teachers use them to make quizzes, handouts, and worksheets on a daily basis. Students, such as myself, use Word for taking bullet-ed notes and writing papers in MLA format. Without Word, I just don't know how education would work anymore.
     If I'm going to be honest here, I must admit I've downloaded a song or two off of the Internet. Shame on me, I know I know. After listening to the podcast about copyright and fair use, I really must say I feel a small pain of guilt for those songs and the many images I've used just searching through Google. It is important for students to learn how copyright and fair use rules work, as downloading things without permission of the originator can get you into big trouble if not cited correctly and efficiently. So many times we hear the code of conduct speech from our professors about plagiarizing at the beginning of the semesters. As a teacher, I would also include the copyright and fair use rules and regulations speech; this way my students know how serious it is, and I am, about the correct use of images, music, and the like.
     This is the first time in a long time that I have had to create a mock quiz using Word. I learned that no matter what type of bullet you are using (numbers, letters, shapes, etc.), thankfully the Word program recognizes this and will continue to repeat the type of bullet points you are using throughout your process of creating the document! This makes the task so much quicker and easier. Though I am not an Education major, I enjoyed the quick assignment. If I am ever asked to make up a quiz or a test, I am ready for action!