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> In upgrading our computer lab, we are considering the purchase of MS > Office. Currently our students work with MS Works, but we find that > nearly all communication with students at other schools comes via MS > Word. Word seems to be the > standard for word processing, and rapidly becoming the standard for > students. Is my impression correct? And would anyone advocate using Excel > and Access for spreadsheet and database in working with students, or are > the Works spreadsheet and database more kid-friendly? And is one mixing > apples and oranges to talk about teaching students work processing from > MS Office but teaching spreadsheets and databases from MS Works? Thanks > for your advice. Barb: We have been using office for about 2 1/2 years at the middle school level with success but.. Word has 10,000 places to click... kids at the elementary level may spend more time playing with the menus than doing productive work. As per Excel vs. Works SS... Most likely will not matter. Graphing commands/wizards are actually easier Access is an extremely complicated, yet powerful program. Producing a report outside of the wizards requires some programming knowledge EDTECH has changed addresses. The new list address is EDTECH@H-NET.MSU.EDU. All subscription commands should be sent to LISTSERV@H-NET.MSU.EDU.
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