Microsoft Office 2007

Although, I had gotten very used to the older versions of Microsoft Office and those programs, I think Microsoft Office 2007 is a change for the better. The newest version has many new features and even different programs that I have never used before. For example, one of the new programs is called OneNote which is a digital notebook that lets people have place to gather notes and information and share that information, which enables people to work together with more efficiency. Even the basic programs like Word and Excel have gotten updated and are easier to use. Word now features a "quick print" button which directly prints to the default printer which saves time in printing, All the programs also has a "ribbon" layout at the top of the page, which groups tools by task making it much easier to edit, design, or insert things into your document. I think Office 2007 is a great tool to use in the classroom. Although it does take a little time getting used to, once you become adjusted it is a lot easier to use than the older versions. I think that schools should update their software to 2007, so that the students will be able to use the latest versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and the other programs. Each program has new features which makes projects easier to create and look more professional. There are endless possibilities of activities teachers can create using Microsoft Office and children in schools should have access to the latest software and technology so that they can learn most effectively. I feel within a few years, most classrooms will have upgraded to Microsoft Office and many homes will have made the upgrade as well.