Chapter 3 Presentation Application Productivity Tools

fort Educators

Shelbi DorityKyle Jenson

Nkaujtsim Vue

Objectives 1-3 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

System software-consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and it’s devices.

Operating System- Contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer.

Ex: Microsoft Windows, Windows Xp, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac Systems, Mac 0S, and Mac os X latest.

User interface-Controls how you ender data or instructions(input) and how information is presented on the screen(output).

A common user interface is the graphical user interface. A GUI combines text, graphics, and other visual cues to make software easier to use.

Application Software- Programs designed for specific tasks.

5 categories: Business, Graphic design, School, Home, and Communications.

Icon- small image that represents a program Button- an element on the computer you can

click to have a certain action take place. Menu- list of commands from which you can

select from. Commands- instructions that cause a computer

program to perform an action. Window- a rectangular area of the screen that

is used to display a program data or other information.

Title bar- contains the windows name. Filename- allows the user to identify between

different files. Document- piece of work created with an

application and saved on a storage medium with a filename.

Font- name of specific characters Font Size- size individual characters Font Style- adds emphasis to the font Saving- process of copying a document from

memory to a storage medium. Printing- Sending a file to a printer to

generate output on a medium.

Objectives Describe the advantages of software

suites Explain how to create documents

Productivity Software- designed to make people more effective and efficient while performing daily activities. includes:*Word processing- creates, edits, and formats documents. *Spreadsheet- organizes numeric data in rows and columns. *Database- allows you to create a computerized database; add, change, and delete data; sort and retrieve data; and create forms and reports using data in the database. *Personal information management- installed in smart phones that includes an appointment calendar, address book, notepad, and other features to help you organize personal information.

*Software suites- a collection of individual application software packages sold as a single package.

Objectives 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.

Web Applications- programs that combine the power of the internet with touch technology on your Smartphone, PDA, or portable media device.

Desktop Publishing Software- Allows you to design, produce, and deliver sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and brilliant colors.

Paint software- allows you to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphics using various tools on the screen, such as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and a paint bucket.

Image editing software- provides the capabilities of paint software as well as the capability of modifying existing graphics.

Photo editing software- allows you to edit digital photographs by removing red-eye, adding special effects, or creating electronic photo albums.

Multimedia authoring software- used to create electronic presentations, simulations, and software demonstrations that can include text, graphics, videos, audio, animation, and screen captures.

Web page authoring software- designed specifically to help you create web pages, in addition to organizing, managing, and maintaining Web sites.

Curriculum page- a teacher-created document containing hyperlinks to teacher-selected Web sites that assist in teaching content-specific standards and objectives.

School management software- a centralized program that allows district and school personnel to manage the school district operations, such as budgeting, inventory, technology, and expenses.

Student management software- a centralized program that allows administrators, teachers, and other staff to manage and track information about student, which includes attendance and academic records.

Grade book software- allows teachers to track and organize student tests, homework, lab work, and other scores.

Reference software- provides valuable and thorough information for everyone in an educational setting and in the family.

Special needs software(assistive technologies software)- designed specifically for students with physical impairments or learning disabilities.

Personal finance software- a simplified accounting program that helps you pay bills, balance your checkbook, track your personal income and expenses.

Online banking- offers access to account balances, provides bill payment services, and allows you to download transactions and statements from the web directly to your computer.

Tax preparation software- guides individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal taxes.

Legal Software- Assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal advice to individuals, families, and small businesses.

Entertainment software- includes interactive games, videos, and other programs designed to support a hobby or just provide amusement and enjoyment.

Help-(web based help)- provides updates and more comprehensive resources in response to both technical and non-technical issues about software.

Trade books- help you learn to use the features of software application packages.

FAQ(frequently asked questions)- a section about application software abound on the internet.

Tutorials- step-by-step instructions using real examples that show you how to use an application.

Upgrade- A new version of a software product designed to replace an older version of the same product.