Reflection Journal Entry #4: Desktop Publishing Software

I had never used Desktop Publishing Software before so I found it very interesting. However, it was also very easy to use because the examples/templates given allow a very easy way to simply put in your own information/pictures. While exploring the different features, I found many different ways I could put this program to use. I could create fliers or letters for parents to tell them about upcoming events or even for what their children are doing in class. There's a worksheet maker that I could use to create assignments for the students. Also, I could teach my students how to use the program so that they could create letters to send to their pen pals. Although my students would only be in second grade, the program is not too difficult to use and they can use the templates that are already there and replace the information with their own words and pictures. Since I didn't know about Desktop Publishing Software before using it in this class, I can't say anything about my change of thoughts or ideas. However, I can say that I am very glad that I was able to explore this program and that I was introduced to it because I will definitely be using it in the future. I'm glad that we got to play around with Word before doing this assignment because I was able to place pictures, text boxes, format things on the page a lot easier. I haven't fully explored everything on the publishing software yet so I'm excited to see what else I can use it for.

Desktop Publishing Software Projects: Scrapbook of Events

Purpose:

• To create a scrapbook/memory book of the fun and exciting events and activities that occur each week in class. This is a great way for parents to keep up to date with what their children are up to. Also, the kids can have a fun time looking through their own pictures and look back on the year and see how they have grown.

Desktop Publishing Software Project is on Educ2040Barger (the one titled "Scrapbook")

Personal Growth:

• I actually had never used Desktop Publishing Software before so it was really cool to be able to experience it. I found it very interesting to see how many different projects and activities you could do and create with the program. I found the tool to be very easy to use and navigate around. I definitely will be using this in the future to create all sorts of projects for my students to do but also for my own use in creating fliers/letters for parents or to send cards.