Creating+Calendars+in+Publisher

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 * Creating Calendars in Publisher
 * SETTING THE STAGE **
 * Microsoft Publisher is a powerful tool that allows users to create terrific, well organized paper documents using templates. Publisher is simple to use, but involves numerous features that are highly beneficial. Today, we will learn how to create personal calendars in Microsoft Publisher. These calendars will be useful in the classroom and at home. **

Session Overview // In this session, students will learn how to use the calendar template feature to make customized calendars for school and at home. // // How can I create a calendars using Microsoft Publisher? // // What custom features are available when I create a calendar using Publisher? // // What are the benefits of creating my personal calendar with the software? //
 * Focusing Questions **

The following materials are used in this session: -Laptops -Projector -Smartboard -Internet -Microsoft Publisher Software The following resources are used in this session: 1. Internet 2. Publisher Software INSTRUCTION // (Typically lasts about 20% of session.) //
 * Materials **
 * Resources **

// Often we find it difficult to plan ahead because we do not know what the future will hold. However, if we start plotting upcoming events on a calendar we can better organize our plans and be prepared for the future. For instance, most teachers will give you dates of when your upcoming assignments and tests will be held. Wouldn’t it be nice to have all the information on a calendar? If you put your events on a calendar, you will be more prepared. You will be able to study in advance. You will not be shocked when your teacher announces the test is coming in a few days because you put it on the calendar a week ago when your teacher first announced it. When I show you how to create a calendar today, you will be more prepared. You can mark all the upcoming events in your life. In addition, you will be able to show teachers how to use the calendar feature of Publisher. They will be glad you showed it to them because teachers always want to be organized. //
 * Framing the Session **


 * Teaching **

// Now it is your turn to try. You are going to create your personal calendar using Microsoft Publisher. I will give you some sample dates to put into your calendar. You will also install graphics and customize your calendar to meet your requirements. Lastly, you will print your calendar. // // Step 1- Select a calendar template // // Step 2- Add the following activity dates: May 5- Math Test, May 8 – Science Test, May 11- History Collage Due, May 22- Field Trip // // Step 3- Add three pictures to your calendar. //
 * Guided Practice **
 * WORK TIME **

// Take the next 15 minutes to do the following: // Participants will... __Step 1 –Under New from Design Menu – Select Publications for Print__ __ Step 2- Click Calendars. __ __ Step 3- Click on a calendar template. __ __ Step 4- Input personal info- Click ok. __ __ Step 5- Click on photo __ __ Step 6- Click on insert photo icon __ __ Step 7- Select photo from directory- click ok __ __ Adding text to dates __ __ Step 1- Click on date __ __ Step 2- Click enter or return to move cursor below date __ __ Step 3- Type text. __ __ Adding Graphics to Dates __ __ Step 1- Click on date __ __ Step 2- Move cursor to location where you want the graphic __ __ Step 3- Top menu- Insert Picture __ __ Step 4- Select either clip art or from file __ __ Step 5- Insert __ __ Step 6- Click on photos corner tab to resize to fit cell. __ __ To print __ __ Step 1- File –Print Preview __ __ Step 2- Make sure printer is set to print landscape __ __ Step 3- Click printer icon to begin printing. __
 * Getting Started **

Circulate around the room and confer with participants. Make sure that each group is able to find an appropriate template and add text plus graphics. Check to see if the students follow the procedure. Give each group a chance to share their work that can be presented during the Share.
 * Facilitator Conferring **
 * SHARE **

Ask selected participants to share particularly good examples of their work. Ask- How did the calendar helps us organize and plan for future events? Author: Joseph Pascarelli Email: jpascarelli@schools.nyc.gov School/Employer: MS 118 Title: Technology Coach/Coordinator
 * Share **
 * ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS **