Second, suggestions are provided on how to use the word processor as an instructional tool for students. Teacher Uses Word processors can be a real time saver for teachers. The suggestions listed below are just a few of the many ways that teachers can put word processors to work for them. Remember that you don't necessarily need to do all of the typing yourself-parent volunteers often are happy to complete the task for you. The word processor can be used as an organizational tool in the classroom.
Teachers can type class lists, name and address lists, and instructional groupings.
When a new student arrives or a student moves, you can simply add or delete names from your lists and print a new copy. You can also make a template of your lesson plans that you can fill in each week and print out. Letter templates Teachers often need to write letters to parents. Common topics are conferences, upcoming events, materials lists, discipline, and good work reports. You can design a template that contains the main text for eadh of these letter types.