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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
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