The advanced features of office would be including software able to perform the tasks of Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Database, and Power-point …etc. With these entire components incorporated into one task it will be organized and able to be up-held as a teacher. Google Docs would also be useful because it allows the documents to be made online. These documents are not only limited to Word Processor, but those used when working off-line as well. This app is directed toward consumer users. Zoho suite works similarly to the Google Docs, but like other apps, Zoho has some things that Google Docs does not and vice-a-versa. Zoho suite is directed more towards the business users. These advanced features are a great tool to know, but it is not necessary for the teacher to know how. The advanced features are only the older features updated and put compiled into one.
One instance I had in Microsoft Office was trying to create a Word Art title at the top of my business page. I could not figure out how to move and make the clip smaller. To help me figure this out I asked my children how to fix the problem. After it was done it seemed to be so easy, but it was hard at that moment. I had then shrunk my Word Art, placed it in the correct spot, and styled the words.
I just used Google Documents for the 1st time today to test it out. It's like using MS Word 2003 or Notepad. It seems to be user friendly but I had a little problem figuring out how to save the document to my PC. I finally figured it out after about 3 minutes and realizing that you use in order to save it. I've become so familiar with MS Word Idon't think I can quit. I'm a MS addict. :)
ReplyDeleteI have started using Zoho and found it works more like Office 2007. It has a familiar feel about it. The biggest advantage of either of these web-based applications is that they are available online--and the price is right also. It is so much easier to work on one document on the Web than to pass documents around via E-mail.
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