| person first sits down with a computer and wants to | | | | This is why it is a good idea to make a trip to the |
| type something he or she is probably thinking "Do I | | | | local learning center. The local educational center will |
| really need to learn Microsoft Word?" After all, most | | | | have trained teachers on hand who can help new |
| computers come with a built in "notepad" or place | | | | users navigate their way through MS Word. These |
| where one can type a document. Why is learning | | | | teachers know how to use all of the different facets |
| Microsoft Word so important? The biggest reason | | | | of the program from typing up a simple page of text |
| one should learn Word is that knowing how to use | | | | to using the program to create a complicated flier or |
| this particular word processor is a valuable skill for | | | | business document. The teacher can show new users |
| just about any employment opportunity. If learning | | | | how to track changes, which is easier than simply |
| the program seems daunting, there are plenty of | | | | pressing "undo" over and over again and can help |
| learning centers that are just waiting to teach | | | | new users feel relaxed in the face of complicated |
| "newbies" how to make the most out of the | | | | new technology. |
| program. | | | | Having a teacher's help is often far more beneficial |
| Learning new skills, whether those skills revolve | | | | than simply trying to learn a new skill or program on |
| around a particular computer program or office | | | | one's own. The teacher can help the student identify |
| strategy is important. In today's economic climate | | | | where he might be going wrong during a particular |
| one should not let a fear of technology keep them | | | | task and can evaluate a student's progress before |
| from moving up in their chosen profession. Most | | | | moving that student on to a new skill—which will |
| office professionals use word processing programs | | | | keep the student from trying to do too much too |
| on a daily basis. In addition to typing a simple | | | | quickly and becoming overwhelmed. |
| document, these programs can help a person with | | | | The learning center is a great place to learn more |
| desktop publishing tasks, graphic art and several | | | | about new technology—especially for people who |
| other skill sets that will help make one more valuable | | | | want to keep up with the current needs of |
| to his or her company. | | | | employers. In today's economy there is no such thing |
| Obviously learning any new technology can be scary. | | | | as having too many skills! |