Selasa, 06 Desember 2011

Utilize Microsoft Word 2007 as Learning Media of Geometry in Junior High School


By: Dr. Marsigit, M. A
Reviewed by: Hany Tri Wahyono

Learning media of geometry in junior high school can developed as implication to effort achievement of standard competencies and basic competencies like that listed in level of the education curriculum. Development learning media of geometry also determined by method and kind of approach that does by teacher. In other side now computer have widely use in many schools. Utilization of computer, especially Microsoft Word 2001 is one of teacher effort in utilize existing learning resources. Microsoft Word 2007 easy to do and easy access because this software almost available in all new generation computer. Utilization of Microsoft Word will give positive contribution for both the teacher and the students.
With Microsoft Word 2007 we can develop geometry learning in school. Microsoft Word 2007 equipped Smart Art Graphics so user can make various kinds graphic. With Smart Art Graphic we also can do animation in that graphics and add some kinds text to describe that graphic.
Utilization Microsoft Word 2007 software can do easily because this software available in all new generation computer. Skill to build the foundation of geometry use Microsoft Word 2007 can develop to build that foundation of geometry more complex, such as dimension 3 of geometry. Skill can be improved to learn about geometry aspect with standard competencies higher, such as to find the value of phi. So, it can be conclude as below: 
  • Utilization of Microsoft Word 2007 relative not difficult do by teacher because this software available in all new generation computer. 
  • Utilization of Microsoft Word 2007 can increase motivation and happiness in learning geometry. 
  • The students can use Microsoft Word 2007 to learn geometry both by themselves or by cooperate. 
  • With use Microsoft Word 2007 the students can do investigation or research about geometry concepts. 
  • With use Microsoft Word 2007, the students can do problem solving activity in mathematics.
  • With use Microsoft Word 2007 the students can communicate their results both the teacher as well as to other friend.