Practicum Project Part 1: Project Proposal

are hard to read and comprehend. The teachers need a computer software tool to help
them complete the drawing or diagram in a timely manner and produce a professional
looking finished product. The teachers are computer literate and are proficient in
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. The teachers have never been instructed how to use
Visio and are not familiar with the software program. Although the teachers do not know
what Visio can do or how to get started using it, they are excited and eager to learn the
new software. By providing a self- paced web-based lesson on Microsoft Visio, the
teachers will learn how to use a new software program which will save them time and
effort when creating graphs, drawings, charts and diagrams in addition to creating clear,
professional looking presentations.
Description of the Proposed Solution
The solution I propose to the instructional/training problem is a self paced computer
web- based module that teachers can access when needed. The Microsoft Visio training
module will introduce the teachers to the software program by describing what the
program can do. The module will explain key words used in Visio, such as shapes,
stencils and templates. The training module will explain the steps required to navigate
the program and how to find and create shapes quickly and easily. The module will use
Visio screen captures and the process steps necessary to create a flowchart. The training
module will explain some of the features of Visio and the many different ways it can be
used. The teachers will be able to access the training module at any time to follow the
steps and create a graph, chart, drawing or diagram without using a pencil or ruler. The
teachers will appreciate the time savings Visio provides and will discover how easy Visio
is to use.
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