Word

Word

            Every user of windows computers has used the app Word of Microsoft Office at least once during their whole life. From creating a title page with few words to write a whole investigation of many pages, this app is so useful that it is used for any purpose. Even high school students use it for writing their projects or to present a formal homework (assingment). Teachers are very accustomed to use(ing) it for formal purposes, but they do not realize that this app can be used to improve the teaching process in ways that they do not even imagine. This app reinforces mainly the writing and reading skills. Teachers only need creativity to make classes more interactive (comma) and this app is the only thing they need. For this reason, this is a very useful app to reinforce EFL students’ learning experience by means of different activities that teachers can create. For example:

-          Teachers can ask students to create a collage about a certain topic and send it to the teacher.

-          Teachers can ask students to create posters for oral presentations.

-          Teachers can use the app Word to design different games; for example, digital jigsaws and crosswords.

To use this app, teachers have to consider three aspects:

1.      Teachers must teach students how to use this app correctly before use(ing) it.

2.      It is advisable to use it in a computer for comfort issues.

3.      Design activities according to the students’ level. (comma instead of period) Not too soft or hard.

The limit is the sky (the sky is the limit), be (as) creative as possible and your students will be grateful to you. Take your time to check the app deeply to make the most of it. Being the app very accessible, you will not have problems with your students in terms of availability.

Improving Creativity by Using Collages in the Teaching Practicum