ying wang edn 303 fall 2008. objectives explain the role of an operating system and list the main...

Ying Wang EDN 303Fall 2008

ObjectivesExplain 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

Chapter 3: Application Software Productivity Tools for Educators2

ObjectivesExplain how to create documentsDiscuss why the use of video authoring and

editing software is important for K-12 schoolsList 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

Chapter 3: Application Software Productivity Tools for Educators3

The Operating SystemThe 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 SystemMicrosoft Windows

Windows XPWindows Vista

Mac OSMac OS, version 9.1Mac OS X

Other Operating SystemsUNIXLinux

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The Operating SystemGraphical User Interface (GUI) – combines

text, graphics, and other visual cues to make software easier to use

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Application SoftwarePrograms designed to perform specific tasks

for usersAs a productivity / business toolAssisting with graphics and multimedia

projectsSupporting school and professional activitiesHelping with home and personal activitiesFacilitating communications

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Application SoftwareFive major categories of application software

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Application SoftwareWorking 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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Productivity SoftwareWord Processing Software

Used to create, edit, and format textual documents

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Productivity SoftwareWord Processing

SoftwareFormatting features

Font and font size Color Borders Clip art Margins Wordwrap Scrolling

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Productivity SoftwareWord Processing

SoftwareEditing features

Find or search Replace Spell checker

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Productivity SoftwareSpreadsheet Software

Allows you to organize numeric data in rows and columns, collectively called a worksheet or spreadsheet

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Spreadsheet organization Worksheet has columns and rows Cell - Intersection of a row and a column

Labels Values Formulas

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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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Charts Graphically illustrates the relationship of numeric

data

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Productivity SoftwareDatabase 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 SoftwareDatabase Software

Developing a database Determine data that

you want to keep track of

Define the fields Enter the data Use the database to

produce informationDatabase Organization

Database file Records Fields

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Productivity SoftwarePresentation 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

Productivity SoftwarePresentation Graphics Software

Predefined formats - define colors and other elements for backgrounds, text, and other items on the slides

Various slide layoutsClip art / image gallerySlide sorter

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Productivity Software

Productivity SoftwarePresentation

Graphics SoftwareIntegrating

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 SoftwarePersonal 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 SoftwarePDA Software

Uses Personal Productivity Business Communications Medical Scientific Travel Global Positioning Entertainment Games Multimedia Education

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Productivity SoftwareSoftware Suite and

Integrated SoftwareCollection of individual

application software packages sold as a single package

Lower costEase of use

Common interfaceIntegrated software

packages

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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareDesktop 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 SoftwarePaint/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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Clip Art/Image GalleryCollection of clip art

and photographsMiscellaneous items

Fonts Animations Sounds Video and audio clips

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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareMultimedia Authoring Software

Used to create electronic interactive presentations that include text, video, audio, and animation

Often used in educationDelivered on the Web, CDs, DVDs, and portable

media players

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Video and Audio Editing SoftwareModify a segment of

a video, known as a clip Add and remove clips

Add special effects Sounds Banners Credits

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Web Page Authoring SoftwareAllows 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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Web Page Authoring SoftwarePopular packages

Microsoft Publisher WebBlender Adobe Dreamweaver

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Software for School UseSchool and Student Management Software

School management software Centralized program that allows district and school

personnel to manage school district operationsStudent 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 UseGrade 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 UseEducational 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 UseSpecial 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 Home and Personal Use

Personal Finance SoftwareSimplified

accounting programTrack personal

income and expenses

Track investmentsOnline banking and

investing

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Tax Preparation SoftwareGuides 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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Legal SoftwareAssists in preparation

of legal documents and provides legal advice

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Software for Home and Personal UseEntertainment Software

Interactive games and videosHobbies

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Learning Aids and Support ToolsHelpTutorialsFAQs

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Software Versions and UpgradesSoftware programs are designated a version

numberUpgrade is a new version designed to replace

an older versionWindows upgrade

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Software Versions and UpgradesUsing Different Software

VersionsA 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 SummaryExplain 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 SummaryExplain how to create documentsDiscuss why the use of video authoring and

editing software is important for K-12 schoolsList 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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