Thing #18 OpenOffice

I am very very comfortable with word processing and spreadsheets, having come from an administrative job prior to teaching as well as all through college. In fact, I often OFTEN wish that staff personnel and administrators were REQUIRED to be proficient in these for the efficiency, expediency and accuracy of ALL and for ALL. Too often, technology and efficiency are negating accuracy and varying degrees of professionalism ignored in favor of these "modern" gadgets.

I am looking forward to using these, as the kids will be required to hand in papers to me this year (in AP classes) typed and using accents. This program, and having it be accessible and easy to use will be helpful in that endeavor.