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Chapter 3

Chapter 3. Applications Productivity Tools for Educators. The Role of the Operating System. System Software -consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices.

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Chapter 3

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  1. Chapter 3 Applications Productivity Tools for Educators

  2. The Role of the Operating System System Software-consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices. Operating System- One type of system software, that contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer. It also contains instructions that allow you to run the Application Software. Figure 3-1/page 136

  3. Using Different Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows (Most used) • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Windows Vista Home Basic • Windows Vista Home Premium • Windows Vista Ultimate • Windows 7 • Macintosh Operating System or Mac OS • UNIX • Linux (Open source software or free)

  4. The Role of the Interface User Interface-controls how you enter data or instructions (input) and how information is presented on the screen (output). Graphical User Interface (GUI-pronounced gooey)-combines text, graphics, and other visual cues to make software easier to use. This is one of the most common interfaces used.

  5. Application Software Application Software-Consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users. Also called Application Programs. Software Package-sold in retail stores. example: Microsoft Word

  6. Categories of Application Software Figure 3-3/pg. 138

  7. Starting a Software Application Figure 3-4/page 139 Key Terms: • Desktop • Icon • Button • Menu • Commands • Window • Title Bar • File • Filename

  8. Working With Software Applications Key Terms: • Document • Creating • Editing • Insert • Delete • Cut • Clipboard • Copy • Paste • Formatting • Font • Font Size • Points • Font Style • Saving • AutoSave • Printing • Dialog Box

  9. Voice Recognition, Note Taking Software, Digital Kids Voice Recognition-Also known as Speech Recognition. Note Taking Software- sometimes uses Digital Pens. Figures 3-8 and 3-9 School Books may someday become obsolete!!!

  10. PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE Sheila Carlton

  11. WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE • Millions of people use word processing software every day to create documents. • Teachers can increase their productivity by using word processor software to create written documents, such as lesson plans, handouts, parent communications, and students tests.

  12. WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE • Create documents with clip art • Review the spelling of individual words, sections of a document, or the entire document. • Create personalize templates.

  13. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE • Organize data • 3 basic types of charts used with spreadsheet: line charts, column charts, and pie charts

  14. DATABASE SOFTWARE • Allows you to create a computerized database.

  15. PRESENTATION GRAPHICS SOFTWARE • Provides a variety of predefined presentation formats that define complementary colors for backgrounds, text and other special effects. • Provides a variety of layouts • Can create a title slide, a two column slide, a slide with clip art, and slides with other formats.

  16. PIMS, PDAS AND SMARTPHONE SOFTWARE • Includes an appointment calendar, address book, notepad and, other features to help organize personal information. • Download Web apps that allows you to turn your phone into a leveling tool; check TV and movie schedules and play games. • Students and teachers can benefit from software designed for educational uses.

  17. SOFTWARE SUITES • Suites are for school, home, and personal users. • Less expensive • When suites are installed, the entire collection of applications are installed.

  18. Graphics and Multimedia Software Amanda Hermosillo

  19. Desktop Publishing Software Page Layout Teachers and students use desktop publishing software, such as Microsoft Publisher, to create flyers, certificates, newsletters and other types of documents

  20. Paint/Image Editing Software Paint Software Image Editing Software Photo Editing Software With Image Editing Software, users can create and modify a variety of graphic images.

  21. Clip Art/Image Gallery Clip/Art galleries provide thousands of clip art images and photographs for use in documents such as letters, newsletters, greeting cards, class projects and presentations.

  22. Multimedia Authoring Software Multimedia Authoring Software is used to create electronic presentation, stimulations, and software demonstration that can include text, graphics, video, audio, animation and screen captures. Two popular programs used by educators Camtasia Studio Adobe Captivate

  23. Video and Audio Editing Software Users can use video editing software to modify video images.

  24. Web Page Authoring Software Web Page Authoring Software is designed to help you create web pages, in addition to organizing, managing, and maintaining web sites. Curriculum Page Other Web page Authoring software Microsoft publisher Microsoft expressions Web Web Blender 2 Adobe Dreamweaver

  25. Software for School Use School Management Software Student Management Software Grade Book Software Educational and Reference Software Special Needs Software

  26. Software for Home and Personal Use Personal Finance Software Tax Preparation Software Legal Software Entertainment Software

  27. Learning Aids and Support Tools Using Help Trade Books FAQ Tutorials

  28. Software Versions and Upgrades Using Different Software Versions Updates and Upgrades

  29. Creating Web Pages, Blogs, and Wikis

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