Uses of Generic Software: Additional Resources
Lewis, P. (1997) Using Productivity Software for Beginning Language Learning, Part I: The Word Processor. Learning and Leading with Technology, 24:8, 14-17.
Lewis, P. (1997) Using Productivity Software for Beginning Language Learning, Part II: Spreadsheets, Databases, and Mail Merge. Learning and Leading with Technology, 25:1, 12-17.
McNally, L. and Etchison, C. (2000) Strategies of Successful Technology Integrators: Part I - Streamlining Classroom Management. Learning and Leading With Technology, 28:2, 6-9.
McNally, L. and Etchison, C. (2000) Strategies of Successful Technology Integrators: Part II - Software Tools. Learning and Leading With Technology, 28:3, 6-9.
McNally, L. and Etchison, C. (2000-2001) Strategies of Successful Technology Integrators: Part III - Network Tools. Learning and Leading With Technology, 28:4, 6-9.
Robinette, Michelle. (1996) Top 10 Uses for ClarisWorks in the One-Computer Classroom. Learning and Leading With Technology, 24:2, 37-40.
Lee's Summit R7 School District "Technology Integration" pages have a lot of ideas and tutorials for using generic software in the classroom.
Microsoft has tutorials for Word, Excel, Powerpoint and more in its education section of Office Online