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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
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
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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Digital Media in the Classroom 6th Edition
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