Introduction to OpenOffice Writer

In this multimedia object the learner will experience a first look at word processing with OpenOffice Writer. Upon completion of this short video the learner will be able to;

• identify two important reasons for using a word processor
• describe three word processed documents used within an educational setting
• differentiate between simple and complex documents
• describe the steps in creating a new document, add text and save the file
• identify why the use of templates is important
• output a file to the printer

Object Location: Getting started with the Writer Application

icon(s)	theme	duration	counter	description	video	audio	notes
	Introduction	1:20	0:00	An introduction stressing the importance of using word processors in education. Provide some examples...	talking head captured using computer camera	voice captured during video recording, subjects include; welcome to word processing what is word processing? importance of word processing in teaching beginner, intermediate to advanced capabilities used extensively in business ability to standardize using templates	lighting will be important have a dark background dress professionally
	Samples	0:40	1:20	Have a video of some sample documents from a teaching situation a voice should be included describing each document	Use a video camera to capture document fly-bys with a beginner, intermediate, advanced, business and templates types of documents	audio should accompany the fly-by	images should be white pages on a white background documents should have a similar theme (i.e. anchor school) include concept of electronic forms using Writer and business / school administration
	Simple to Complex	0:40	2:00	Show three different documents; one a simple letter, a white paper with advanced graphics and one more of an electronic form	haved three distinct documents from the same organization with increasing complexity	highlight how documents can build upon one another and become increasingly complex meeting different needs; letters to whitepapers to electronic forms	again images should be white pages on a white background an anchor theme is important
	Editing a letter	1:30	2:40	Creating a new document, editing a simple letter, saving the file and printing	have a simple screencast using OpenOffice Writer to create a new letter, add text, format, save the file	audio to accompany letter creation	stay within the anchor theme
	Summary	0:45	4:10	Describe the outcomes of the module in relation to the module content	talking head again	voice captured during video recording, subjects include; review of word processing importance of word processing in teaching beginner, intermediate to advanced capabilities used extensively in business provide branding for institution where documents can accompany each other and build upon each other ability to standardize using templates	None
	Departing Question	0:05	4:55	A brief question to force some reflection upon the module	talking head again	voice captured during video recording, questions include; Can you identify four word processing documents within your school or institution? What do you see as the main elements of a template?	None

Author: Peter Rawsthorne
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