software applications for education ed205 computers in education
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Software ApplicationsFor Education
ED205 Computers In Education
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The Role of the Operating System
• Software can be categorized as System Software or Application Software.
• System Software consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and it’s devices.
• There are two main systems: Windows & Mac OS• System Software is the “Interface” between you,
your application, and your computer’s hardware.• Each time you start your computer, the system
software is loaded into the computers memory
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The Role of the User Interface
• The User Interface controls how you enter data or instructions or how information is presented on the screen.
• The most common interface today is the Graphic User Interface or “GUI”
• The GUI was introduced by Apple Computers in 1984
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Application Software• Application Software consists of programs
designed to do specific tasks.• An application can be used for the following
purposes:– As a productivity/professional tool– Support for school and professional activities– Assisting with graphics and multimedia projects– Helping with home and personal activities– Facilitating communications (email, Internet, etc)
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Types of Software Support Tools
• Productivity tools to explore in ED-205– Word Processing (MS-Word)– Spreadsheets (MS-Excel)– Presentation Software (MS-PowerPoint)– Multimedia Authoring ( PowerPoint & Hype
rStudio)– Imaging Software (iPhoto)– Graphical Organizers (Inspiration)– Video Editing Software
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Other Types of Software Support Tools• Materials Generators• Data Collection & Analysis Tools• Graphics Tools• Planning & Organizing Tools• Research & Reference Tools• Specific Content Area Tools
– CAD/3-D Modeling– Music Synthesizers – Scientific equipment– Reading Tools
• The two websites below offer many tools for the classroom teacherwww.edhelper.comwww.teachernet.com
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More Tools For The Classroom
• Test Generators
• Worksheet Generators
• Puzzle Generators
• Bar Code Generators
• Certificate Makers
• Form Makers
• Gradebooks
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Word Processing• Advantages
– Time Savings– Better Appearance– Sharing
• Issues– When to introduce Word Processing– Necessity of keyboarding skills– Effects on handwriting/spelling/grammar– Impact on assessment– Impact on Writing Skills
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When To Use Word Processing?
• Writing Processes
• Dynamic Group Products
• Individual Writing, Reading, Language exercises
• Encouraging Writing Across The Curriculum
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Spreadsheets
• Advantages– Time Savings– Creating Charts– Answering “What If” Questions– Analyzing Data
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When To Use Spreadsheets?• Teacher Uses
– Grade Book– Budgets– Attendance Charts– Assessment Checklists
• Student Uses– Demonstrations– Products– Problem Solving
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Data Bases• Advantages
– Reduce Data Redundancy– Time Saving (locating and/or updating
data)– Comparing information through searches
• Issues– Privacy Issues
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When To Use Data Bases
• Teacher Uses– Inventory/Locating Instructional Resources– Information to plan instruction– Mail Merging
• Student Uses– Research & Study Skills– Organizational Skills– Posing/Testing Hypotheses
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Desktop Publishing
• Classroom Applications– Letterheads– Flyers/Posters– Brochures– Newsletters/Magazines– Books/Booklets
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Presentation Software• Advantages
– Time Savings– Better Appearance– More Motivation for students
• If projection equipment is not available the software can still be used to produce overheadsor handouts!
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When to Use Presentation Software
• Teacher Uses– Lectures– Overhead Preparation– Handout Preparation– Interactive Presentations
• Student Uses– In place of written reports– To present projects
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Web Authoring
• Designed to make webpage creation easy.
• Works much the same as a word processor.
• HTML code (& other code) is created in the background.
• MS-Frontpage, Adobe GoLive, Nvu (free -- built from Netscape and Mozilla code), Dreamweaver (Sean’s choice)
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Nvu -- html editor -- free
http://www.nvu.com/features.php
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Multimedia Authoring Software• Multimedia Authoring Software is used to
create electronic presentations that can include text, graphics, video, audio, and animation.
• Teacher Uses:– Interactive Presentations
– On-Screen Presentation
• Student Uses– In place of written reports
– To present projects
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HyperStudio
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Imaging Software
• Imaging software allows you to manipulate and edit images and photos to create professional looking results.
• This software is a must if you are using scanners and digital cameras (e.g., for your photography lab).
• I-View is an easy to use “Freeware”program. iPhoto free for Macs.
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Adobe PhotoShop
This is very expensive software, but it’s awesome!
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Graphical Organizers
• Inspiration and Kidspiration are the most popular graphic organizers in K-12 today (you can try it for free on campus computers)
• They are used to help students visually organize information, outline material, and plan projects
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Inspiration/Kidspiration
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Video Editing Software
• This software allows both teachers and students to edit digital video and create professional looking video on tape, disk, or the internet.
• iMovie, Windows Moviemaker II, and Pinnacle studio are example of this type of software.