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Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology and

Digital Media in the Classroom 6th Edition

Application Productivity Tools for

Educators

Chapter 3

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Chapter Objectives

Explain the role of an operating system and list

the main operating systems used on today’s

computers

Define and describe a user interface and a

graphical user interface

Identify the important features of widely used

software applications

Describe the advantages of software suites

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Chapter Objectives

Explain how to create documents

Discuss why the use of video authoring and

editing software is important for K-12 schools

List and describe learning aids and support tools

that help you use and learn software applications

Explain how to work with different versions of

software applications

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The Operating System

The Role of the Operating System

System Software – consists of programs that

control the operations of the computer and its

devices

Operating system – contains instructions that

coordinate all of the activities of the hardware

devices in a computer

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The Operating System

Microsoft Windows Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows 7

Mac OS Mac OS, version 9.1

Mac OS X

Other Operating Systems UNIX

Linux

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The Operating System

Graphical User Interface (GUI) – combines text,

graphics, and other visual cues to make software

easier to use

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Application Software

Programs designed to perform specific tasks for

users

As a productivity / business tool

Assisting with graphics and multimedia projects

Supporting school and professional activities

Helping with home and personal activities

Facilitating communications

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Application Software

Five major categories of application software

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Application Software

Starting a Software Application

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Application Software

Working with Software Applications

Document - Piece of work created with an application

Creating

Editing

Formatting

Font

Font size

Font style

Saving

Printing

Dialog box

Voice recognition

Note taking software

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Application Software

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Application Software

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Application Software

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Productivity Software

Word Processing Software

Used to create, edit, and format textual documents

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Productivity Software

Word Processing Software

Formatting features

Font and font size

Color

Borders

Clip art

Margins

Wordwrap

Scrolling

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Productivity Software

Word Processing

Software

Editing features

Find or search

Replace

Spell checker

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Productivity Software

Spreadsheet Software

Allows you to organize numeric data in rows and

columns, collectively called a spreadsheet or

worksheet

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Productivity Software

Spreadsheet Software

Spreadsheet organization

Worksheet has columns and rows

Cell - Intersection of a row and a column

Labels

Values

Formulas

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Productivity Software

Spreadsheet Software

Calculations

Formula - Performs calculations on data in the

worksheet and displays the results in a cell

Function – A predefined formula that performs

common calculations

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Productivity Software

Spreadsheet Software

Charts

Graphically illustrates the relationship of numeric

data

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Productivity Software

Database Software

Database - A collection

of data organized in a

manner that allows

access, retrieval, and

use of that data

Similar to a manual filing

system

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Productivity Software

Database Software

Developing a database

Determine data that you

want to keep track of

Define the fields

Enter the data

Use the database to

produce information

Database Organization

Database file

Records

Fields

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Productivity Software

Presentation Graphics Software

Allows you to create documents called

presentations which are used to communicate

ideas, messages, and other information to a group

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Productivity Software

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Productivity Software

Presentation Graphics Software

Predefined formats - define colors and other

elements for backgrounds, text, and other special

effects

Various slide layouts

Clip art / image gallery

Slide sorter

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Productivity Software

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Productivity Software

Presentation Graphics

Software

Integrating electronic

presentations into the

classroom

Nonlinear teaching and

learning

Students and teachers

create presentations

Can link to other slides,

presentations, and to

the Web

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Productivity Software

Personal Information

Managers (PIM)

Software application

that includes an

appointment calendar,

address book, notepad,

and other features to

help organize

appointments, task

lists, and more

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Productivity Software

PDA and Smartphone Software

Uses Create documents and worksheets

Manage databases and lists

Create slide shows

Take notes

Manage budgets and finances

View and edit photos

Read electronic books

Plan travel routes

Compose and read e-mail messages

Send instant messages

Send text and picture messages

View maps and directions

Read the latest news articles

Browse the Web

Use education apps

Web applications

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Productivity Software

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Productivity Software

Software Suites

Collection of individual

application software

packages sold as a

single package

Lower cost

Ease of use

Common interface

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Desktop Publishing (DTP) Software

Allows you to design, produce, and deliver

sophisticated documents that contain text,

graphics, and brilliant colors

Page layout - arranging text and graphics in a

document

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Paint/Image-Editing Software

Allows you to draw pictures, shapes, and other

graphical images using various tools on the screen

Paint software

Draw pictures, shapes, and other graphics

Image-editing software

Modify existing graphics

Photo editing software

Edit digital photographs

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Clip Art/Image Gallery

Collection of clip art

and photographs

Miscellaneous items

Fonts

Animations

Sounds

Video and audio files

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Multimedia Authoring Software

Used to create electronic presentations, simulations,

and software demonstrations that can contain:

Text

Graphics

Video

Audio

Animation

Screen captures

Often used in education

Delivered on the Web, CDs, DVDs, and portable media

players

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Video and Audio

Editing Software

Modify a segment of

a video, known as a

clip

Add and remove

clips

Add special effects

Sounds

Banners

Credits

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Web Page Authoring

Software

Allows you to create Web

pages and organize,

manage, and maintain

Web sites

Many packages allow

creation of Web pages

Word processing

programs allow creation

of web pages

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Web Page Authoring

Software

Popular packages

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Expression

Web

WebBlender 2

Adobe Dreamweaver

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Software for School Use

School and Student Management Software

School management software

Centralized program that allows district and school

personnel to manage school district operations

Student management software

Allows administrators, teachers, and other staff to

track information on students

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Software for School Use

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Software for School Use

Grade Book Software

Allows teachers to

track and organize

student tests,

homework, lab work,

and other scores

Often integrates with

other software

packages

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Software for School Use

Educational and Reference Software

Educational software

Software designed for the learning environment

Reference software

Provides valuable and thorough information for

everyone in an educational setting and in the family

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Software for School Use

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Software for School Use

Special Needs Software

Software designed for students with physical

impairments or learning disabilities

Examples

Speech synthesis software

Text enlargement programs

Talking calculators

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Software for School Use

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Software for Home and Personal Use

Personal Finance

Software

Simplified accounting

program

Track personal income

and expenses

Track investments

Online banking and

investing

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Software for Home and Personal Use

Tax Preparation

Software

Guides individuals,

families, or small

businesses through the

process of filing federal

and state taxes

Offers money saving

tax tips

Prints tax forms

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Software for Home and Personal Use

Legal Software

Assists in preparation of

legal documents and

provides legal advice to

individuals, families, and

small businesses

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Software for Home and Personal Use

Entertainment Software

Interactive games and videos

Hobbies

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Learning Aids and Support Tools

Help

Web-based help

Trade books

Tutorials

FAQs

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Software Versions and Upgrades

Software programs are designated a version

number

Upgrade is a new version designed to replace an

older version

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Software Versions and Upgrades

Using Different Software

Versions

A school may have a mix of

different software versions

installed on its computers

Determine software version

with the software’s About or

Information command

Older version of software

may not open files created

with the newer version

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Chapter Summary

Explain the role of an operating system and list

the main operating systems used on today’s

computers

Define and describe a user interface and a

graphical user interface

Identify the important features of widely used

software applications

Describe the advantages of software suites

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Chapter Summary

Explain how to create documents

Discuss why the use of video authoring and

editing software is important for K-12 schools

List and describe learning aids and support tools

that help you use and learn software applications

Explain how to work with different versions of

software applications

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Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology and

Digital Media in the Classroom 6th Edition

Application Productivity Tools for

Educators

Chapter 3 Complete