Difficulties in microsoft word and power point presentation
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This document discusses an action research project that aimed to determine college students' knowledge of and difficulties with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. It identified problems like low initial knowledge of the programs and difficulties using specific features. The researcher implemented peer tutoring interventions over multiple sessions to familiarize students with Word and PowerPoint parts, functions, and hands-on practice activities. Rubrics assessed students' skills before and after, finding improved knowledge and abilities in using the programs. The researcher concluded peer tutoring was effective for hands-on learning and addressing students' needs.
Difficulties in microsoft word and power point presentation
- 1. Difficulties of College Students in using Microsoft application particular in Microsoft Word and Power point presentation
- 2. Top Tech Skills, Circa 2005, from T.H.E. Journal’s 2005 article “Top 20 skills every educator should have” the first skill that an educator should have is the word processing skill. word-processing program is used by perhaps 95% of all writers (Naughton, 2012) which tells us that in this 21st century era
- 4. III. Statement of the Problem: What are the initial knowledge of the respondent about Microsoft word and Power point presentation? What are the difficulties encountered by the respondents in Microsoft word and Power point presentation? What intervention can be design to have better understanding about the concept and application of the said program (Microsoft word and power point presentation)?
- 5. Objective: this action research is intended to; Determine the knowledge and difficulties of the respondent before and after implementing of the said intervention if there is any improvement. Familiarize the parts and the uses of Microsoft Word and Power Point Presentation Apply what they learn in each session.
- 6. Score Category 4 3 2 1 MICROSOFT WORD (BASIC) Knows the parts of Microsoft word Knows how to use font formats Master and knows how to use/insert t picture, clipart, videos, sounds, shapes, smartart, charts. Knows how to use and functions of ribbon tabs in general POWER POINT PRESENTATION (BASIC) Knows the parts of power point presentation. Slide Creation: use of tools in a creative way. Slide Transitions: can use transition appropriate to the presentation Knows how to use animation Knows how to use Fonts, colors, backgrounds, etc. are effective, consistent and appropriate to the topic. Knows how to organize Content and information is presented in a logical order.
- 7. PICTURES
- 10. September 21 ,2016 Making of part 1,2,3 Finished and ready for checking September 22, 2016 Making of Plan of Activities and Scheduling of intervention Finished and waiting for the confirmation of the respondents. September 22, 2016 Making of rubrics which will be given before the first intervention to determine the knowledge of the respondents with regards to the Microsoft Word and Power Point presentation. I encounter difficulty in formulating the categories. I was able to come with four categories in Microsoft Word and six categories in Power point presentation.
- 11. September 22, 2016 Answering of rubric First intervention. Understanding peer tutoring. Discussion the purpose and importance of peer tutoring The respondents shows low knowledge about the parts and uses of MS and PPT Handouts was given and it was clearly discussed. Practical advantage peer tutoring was also discussed to the respondents. September 23, 2016 Discussion on Parts of Microsoft word and Power point presentation They were able to familiarize the parts of MS word and Power point and their functions.
- 12. September 24, 2016 Demonstration how to create new file, save, open file, and where to locate the saved file. Discussion/demonstration, about the content of menu bar Home and some important tools like Bold, Italic, underline, font color, font style, font size, how to use bullet, numbering. Hands-on and practice After the discussion and demonstration; I let them to practice what they have learned and the result is good because they were able to use the tools I’ve explained earlier. September 25, 2016 Practice what we discussed yesterday Demonstration on how insert picture, object, clipart smartart, charts. Hands-on and practice At the end of the session, they already know how to insert picture, etc. Hands-on and practice How to set margin How to set columns Familiarize and modify page set up After the session, they were able to modify margin and familiarize the components and use of page set up September 26, 2016
- 13. September 27, 2016 Hands-on and practice They practiced what they had learned during the past days. September 28, 2016 Demonstration: Alignment of text, how to use sort, insert table and how to add columns, rows, delete rows and columns After the demonstration, I let them to customize their own tables. They were able to do so. September 29, 2016 Hands-on and practice I observed that they still have difficulties in controlling the mouse
- 14. September 30,2016 Discussion and pointing out similarities of PPT and MS word. How to make new slide, design, animation They were able to use some of the tools they encounter in MS word. They have difficulties in locating the tools. The tutor demonstrated the procedure several time until the tutee familiarize the procedure. Hands-on/practice This time, they explore the Power point presentation. They discover some of the necessary tools like how to use design. October 1, 2016
- 15. October 2, 2016 8:00-9:30pm use of transitions, animations Use of font Fonts, font colors, background. They were able to apply some of the tools they had used in Microsoft word. They also try some of the transition and animation available in the options. October 3, 2016 8:00-8:15 Answering of rubric The result of peer tutoring is successful as what the rubric tells about the development of the respondents.
- 16. Category (Microsof t Basic) Marissa Altohan Analyn Pagobo Etang Before After Before After 1. 2 3 2 4 2. 1 4 2 4 3. 1 4 1 4 4. 1 2 1 2 Category (power point presentat ion 1. 2 3 2 3 2. 1 3 1 3 3. 1 3 1 3 4. 1 4 1 4 5. 1 4 1 4 6. 1 2 1 2
- 17. Conclusion/reflection: Peer tutoring is very effective especially in hands-on activities. During the intervention, the tutor concluded that the tutee will know and understand the topic better if there is someone who is directly giving instruction and correcting the tutee on the spot. At the same time the questions of the tutee will be addressed immediately and proper communication between the tutor and students helps the learner to immediately cater the needs of the students.