If you're going to use a document over and over again, it makes sense to turn that document into a template. A template in word processing terms is a document with some settings already in place.
A template is a document type that creates a copy of itself when you open it. You can create a template saving a document as a .dotx file, .dot file, or a .dotm file (a .dotm file type allows you to enable macros in the file).
You can use WordArt to make display text (e.g., the heading of your document) more eye-catching. WordArt can be resized, moved, and edited to fit your needs. Documentation is also available for Using Word Art in Excel and PowerPoint.
Use the Happiness Audit to learn and document how to engage each student. Have your families participate in this lasting record to pass along in transitions and to tailor your instruction.
"The following units have been developed by Arlington Public Schools teachers to support science instruction through children's literature at the elementary level. The documents are posted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format so that teachers may use and modify the materials for their own classrooms."
Links to Ian Bean's free resources to accessible materials, videos and other activities, along with documents and information useful to those working with or parenting young people with severe and complex needs. All of their resources have been virus checked and determined to be safe to download for use at school or at home.
Tutorial/cheat sheet on using the Sound Recorder / Voice Comment feature in MS Word 2007 to insert voice recordings within the document. Great tool for students and teachers!
Confirmation Bias is a psychological principle/logical fallacy. This recent (2015) study documents how people will seek out ways to justify or confirm their beliefs when presented with cognitive dissonance.
Date:
November 16, 2015
Source:
University of Iowa
Summary:
Once people reach a conclusion, they aren't likely to change their minds, even when new information shows their initial belief is likely wrong and clinging to that belief costs real money, new research shows"