Conclusion
Almost all of the technology tools you used to work though this WebQuest will be used in high school. Try to remember what you learned and how to use them. Remember that no matter what Microsoft product you are using, there are similarities. It's likely that you'll be able to figure out how to rotate text in a textbox in PowerPoint because you learned how to do it in Word. Similarly, the same tool is used to center text in Excel as in Word. Don't be afraid to try new things. And don't forget you can always use Help command off of the menu bar.
As far as who won the stock market game? You are all winners if you can write effectively. While smart investing in the stock market is a worthy skill, you cannot control the economic, social and political effects on the market. What you can control, is your ability to influence people with your writing. An effective writer can inspire, persuade, and inform audiences. Succeeding in high school, getting into college, and gaining employment are all benefits of effective writing.
Taken together, technology and writing are powerful tools to help you in high school. For more information on how to become a better writer, take a look at the following sites:
If the stock market and economics are your loves, learn more about them by visiting the following sites:
KidsConnect Stock Market resources
Investing 101 (a PBS website focusing on understanding the stock market)