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The Open Gateways Curriculum for Teachers consists of Training Guides and Sample Projects, designed to teach persons interested in training teachers to fully integrate the StarOffice suite of productivity tools into their school curricula. The resources here include: Training Guides for each module with step-by-step instructions on preparing and delivering training to teachers; Presentation Slides for the trainer to use to deliver each workshop; Guided Practices for workshop participants to practice the skills developed in each workshop; and Lesson Plans to prepare trainers for the classroom MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL Learn the training process here! This module is intended exclusively for trainers and provides an overview of the program, tips for working with adult learners and step-by-step instructions for organizing and delivering subsequent training modules. Training Overview: PDF file (84Kb) MODULE 2: INTRODUCTION TO STAROFFICE This module provides the trainer with an opportunity to fully explain the StarOffice suite and help participants become comfortable with the StarOffice environment. Training Overview: PDF file (84Kb) Slide Presentation: StarOffice Desktop Basics - StarOffice file (Zipped) - 1.7 Mb Click Here to view in HTML Format. Guided Practices: Introduction to the StarOffice Interface More Practice with StarOffice MODULE 3: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET BASICS This module explores the use of the Internet as a research tool. Many business professionals use the Internet to research a variety of topics. Training Overview: PDF file (84Kb) Slide Presentation: Internet Basics - StarOffice file (Zipped) - 2.2 Mb Click Here to view in HTML Format. Guided Practices: Navigating the Internet Mining the Internet for Information Using and Saving Bookmarks MODULE 4: INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING AND GRAPHICS This module explores the use of word processing and graphics as communication tools. These are basic tools that students will use throughout their careers, in academic settings and within the workplace. Training Overview: PDF file (84Kb) Slide Presentation: Word Processing and Graphics: Creative Writing Across Disciplines - StarOffice file (Zipped) - 1 Mb Click Here to view in HTML Format. Guided Practices: Creating and Editing Images (PDF - 271 Kb) 5th Grade Lesson Plans: Geography Newsletter with an Immigration Emphasis 8th Grade Lesson Plans: Student Bill of Rights Newsletter MODULE 5: INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS This module focuses on the use of spreadsheets in the curriculum. Various professions utilize spreadsheets for purposes such as keeping track of itemized lists, budgets or storing statistical information. Training Overview: PDF file (84Kb) Slide Presentation: Spreadsheets: Real World Applications - StarOffice file (Zipped) - 851 Kb 5th Grade Lesson Plans: Learning to Interpret Population Data with Spreadsheets Click Here to view in HTML Format. 8th Grade Lesson Plans: Using Statistics for Population MODULE 6: INTRODUCTION TO SLIDE SHOWS This module explores the use of slide shows in the curriculum. Slide shows are used in numerous business settings to present such information as statistical summaries, sales data and product features/benefits. Training Overview: PDF file (84Kb) Slide Presentation: Slide Shows: Putting It All Together - StarOffice file (Zipped) - 1.2 Mb Click Here to view in HTML Format. 5th Grade Lesson Plans: Impact of Population on the State 8th Grade Lesson Plans: Student Bill of Right Slide Show MODULE 7: INTRODUCTION TO WEB PUBLISHING This module focuses on the use of Web publishing as an effective means of communication. By presenting unique information to a range of potential readers, students can use Web publishing as an academic and eventually, professional tool. Training Overview: PDF file (84Kb) Slide Presentation: Web Publishing: Community Building - StarOffice file (Zipped) - 652 Kb Click Here to view in HTML Format. 5th Grade Lesson Plans: An Online Geography Newsletter 8th Grade Lesson Plans: Online Student Bill of Rights Newsletter