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Teachers Discovering ComputersIntegrating Technology and

Digital Media in the Classroom5th Edition

Application Software 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

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

Working with Software Applications Document - Piece of work created with an application

program and saved on disk with a unique file name Creating Editing Formatting

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 worksheet or spreadsheet

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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 commonplace 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 items on the slides

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 presentations

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

Software Suite and Integrated Software Collection of individual

application software packages sold as a single package

Lower cost Ease of use

Common interface Integrated software

packages

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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 clips

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

Multimedia Authoring Software Used to create electronic interactive presentations

that include text, video, audio, and animation 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

FrontPage Microsoft Publisher WebBlender 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

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

Special Needs Software Software designed for students with physical

impairments or learning disabilities Examples

Speech synthesis software Software with text enlargement features Talking software

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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

Offer 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

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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 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 Windows upgrade (XP to Vista)

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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 ComputersIntegrating Technology and

Digital Media in the Classroom5th Edition

Application Software Productivity Tools for Educators

Chapter 3 Complete