Microsoft Software - Tech Quick Guides
PowerPoint
Power Point, which is part of the Microsoft Office package, is software that allows you to make slide show presentations. While originally developed for businesses, this program has powerful uses in the classroom. Additional information and templates for PowerPoint are on the Microsoft Office website.
- PowerPoint 2003 Quick Start (773K doc)
- PowerPoint 2002 Quick Start (686K pdf)
- PowerPoint - Adding Graphics (535K pdf)
- PowerPoint - make a chart to show data (311K PDF)
- Labeling Maps and Images using PowerPoint or Inspiration (105k pdf)
HOME USE: This program does not carry home-use rights for MCPS staff. See Home Use Summary (45K pdf). However, MCPS staff can buy Microsoft Office at a discounted price through the Microsoft Employee Buy Program.
Windows Movie Maker
HOME USE: This program is a standard part of Microsoft Windows and should be available on all Windows computers.
Microsoft Photo Story
Use Photo Story to make quick multimedia presentations by importing images and adding sound and movement.
HOME USE: This a free download for all valid owners of Microsoft Windows. Presentations created can be played on computers using Microsft Windows with and without Photo Story installed.
Windows Paint
Use Windows Paint to make your graphics smaller, crop them, or save them in a more efficient file format.
HOME USE: This program is a standard part of Microsoft Windows and should be available on all Windows computers.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor which has many features to support struggling students with reading and writing. It is available on all MCPS computers.
- Summarizing Text Using Word (92K pdf)
- Guided Notes Using Word (96K pdf)
- Using the Internet to Find and Save E-Text (181K pdf)
- Graphic Organizer Diagrams in Word (49K pdf)
HOME USE: This program does not carry home-use rights for MCPS staff. See Home Use Summary (45K pdf). However, MCPS staff can buy Microsoft Office at a discounted price through the Microsoft Employee Buy Program.
